Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
known-collectively-as
phrase
/noʊn kəˈlɛktɪvli æs/
Definition
A term used to refer to a group of people or things by a single name or label.
Examples
- They are known collectively as ‘The Fab Four’.
- In biology, species are often known collectively as a genus.
- These artists are known collectively as modern impressionists.
Meaning
This phrase signifies how a group is identified or described together under a common title, rather than individually.
Synonyms
- referred to together as
- identified as
- designated as
- collectively termed
