Pronoun

Quick meaning: Pronoun is a noun meaning (grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

Meaning

(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

More Meanings

1. (chiefly in the plural, specifically) Ellipsis of preferred pronoun, any of the third-person pronouns by which a person prefers to be referred to, typically reflecting their gender identity; often communicated as a subject–object pair.

Example Sentences

My pronouns are she/her. What are your pronouns?

You can refuse to use pronouns and alternate names and still show love to your child. Be clear and succinct.

The possessive conjunctive pronoun is always repeated before a substantive, and after a conjunction; as my brothers and sisters, mes frères & mes sœurs; […]

As here the possessive pronoun 'our' has inclusive reference in that it a priori includes both the editor and reader, its presence amounts to a kind of pronominal bonding between writer and reader.

Word Forms

• pronouns
• pronoune

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include you, she, her, mine, those, proform.

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