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