proper noun

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Singular
proper noun

Plural
proper nouns

proper noun (plural proper nouns)

  1. The name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity.
    Examples: Mike, United Nations

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Main appendix: English proper nouns

In English, proper nouns are normally written with an initial capital letter.

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The name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

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