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 Definitions of collective noun  [əˈlɛk tɪv]  

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Definition of 'collective noun' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) collective noun
a noun, as herd, jury, or clergy, that appears singular in formal shape but denotes a group of individuals or objects.

Etymology:  (1510–20)

Definition of 'collective noun' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) collective noun
a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things

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