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associative plural

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English

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Etymology

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From associative +‎ plural.

Noun

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associative plural (plural associative plurals)

  1. (grammar) A form of plural — typically used with a name, title or kinship term — which collectively refers to all those people associated with the referent (within the given frame of reference).
    Synonym: cohort plural
    Coordinate term: additive plural