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proper noun

A noun belonging to the class of words used as names for unique individuals, events, or places. Also called proper name.

proper noun, name

(Linguistics / Grammar) the name of a person, place, or object, as for example Iceland, Patrick, or Uranus Compare common noun Related adj onomastic

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Noun

proper noun - a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized

proper name

noun - a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action

common noun - a noun that denotes any or all members of a class

Translations

proper noun n → nome m proprio

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