English Explanatory Dictionary

associative plural

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of plural — typically used with a name, title or kinship term — which collectively refers to all those people associated with the referent (within the given frame of reference).

Word forms

associative plural associative plurals

Etymology

From associative + plural.

Synonyms

cohort plural
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