Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-person-plural
noun
/ˈfɜrst ˈpɜrsən ˈplʊrəl/
Definition
The grammatical form used by speakers when referring to themselves and others in a group, typically indicated by the pronoun ‘we’.
Examples
- When we went to the park, we had a great time.
- We are planning a vacation together next summer.
- In our team, we support each other passionately.
Meaning
First-person plural is used when an individual includes themselves as part of a larger group or collective, expressing actions or experiences that involve both themselves and others.
Synonyms
- collective
- inclusive we
- group pronoun
