Addressee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌædɹɛˈsiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Addressee is a noun meaning The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
Meaning
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) A person or entity to whom discourse is directed, or the words referring to such an entity.
Example Sentences
Person is a grammatical property which is overtly manifested in so-called Personal Pronouns: forms which include the speaker (I/we) are said to be ‘first personʼ Pronouns; forms which include the addressee (you) and not the speaker are said to be ‘second personʼ Pronouns; while forms which exclude both speaker and addressee (he/she/it/they) are ‘third personʼ Pronouns.
Word Forms
- addressees
Synonyms for addressee
Depending on context, synonyms include recipient.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include person, correspondent, interlocutor, sender, destination, audience.
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