Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Pronoun

Definition: 

A pronoun is a pro-form which functions like a noun and substitutes for a noun or noun phrase.]

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Discussion: 

A language may have several classes of pronouns.

Examples: 

(English)

  • Personal pronouns (I, they)
  • Reflexive pronouns (herself)
  • Demonstrative pronouns (this)
  • Interrogative pronouns (who, which) in questions)
  • Relative pronouns (who, which in relative clauses)