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proper noun

proper noun

 
pronunciation:
pra pr naUn
part of speech: noun
definition: a noun that is the name of a person, such as "Lincoln," or a thing, such as "Atlantic" or "IBM." Titles, such as "Mr.," are also considered proper nouns. Proper nouns are usually capitalized. (Cf. common noun.)
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