Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collective noun
Noun
/kəˈlɛktɪv naʊn/
Definition
A word that refers to a group of people or things considered as a single unit.
Examples
- A flock of birds flew overhead.
- A team of players practiced every evening.
- A class of students went on a field trip.
Meaning
Collective nouns are used to describe a collection of individuals or items, rather than focusing on each member of the group separately.
Synonyms
- group
- assembly
- crowd
