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collective noun

 

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Noun collective noun has 1 sense
  1. collective noun - a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things
    --1 is a kind of
    noun

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Collective Noun

A collective noun is a type of noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single entity.

Senses and Usages:

1. Grammar:

In grammar, a collective noun is used to represent a collection or a group of individual elements that are considered as a single unit. It is usually treated as a singular noun, although it represents multiple people, animals, or things.

Example: The orchestra was playing beautifully.

2. Biology:

In biology, a collective noun is used to describe a group of organisms of the same species that live or work together.

Example: A colony of ants was in search of food.

3. Sociology:

In sociology, a collective noun can refer to a group of people who share common characteristics, beliefs, or interests.

Example: The community organized a charity event.

4. Business:

In business, a collective noun can refer to a group of businesses or organizations that join together for a common purpose.

Example: The consortium of companies collaborated on a research project.

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