pronoun

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

Etymology

From pro- + noun, modeled on Middle French pronom, from Latin pronomen, itself a calque of Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντωνῠμῐ́ᾱ (ăntōnŭmĭ́ā).

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