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As a noun, pronoun means a type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

Meanings of pronoun

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noun

  1. grammarA type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

  2. lgbtmostly in the pluralAny of the pronouns by which a person prefers to be described, typically reflecting gender identity.

    “My pronouns are she/her.”

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