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1 [uncountable and countable] someone's character, especially the way they behave towards other people : 
Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends.a disease which causes changes in behaviour and personality He said he left the company because of a personality clash with the director (=they could not work together because they were so different). ➔ split personality
Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends.a disease which causes changes in behaviour and personalityHe said he left the company because of a personality clash with the director (=they could not work together because they were so different).2 [countable]DLAM someone who is very famous and often appears in the newspapers, on television etc, especially an entertainer or sports person [↪ celebrity]
3 [uncountable] the qualities of character that make someone interesting or enjoyable to be with : He's honest but he lacks personality.
He's honest but he lacks personality.4 [countable usually singular] someone who has a very strong character and is very different from other people : He was a dynamic personality in the business world.
He was a dynamic personality in the business world.5 [countable usually singular] the qualities which make a place or thing different and interesting : It's partly the architecture which gives the town its personality.
It's partly the architecture which gives the town its personality.