Collective noun
A noun that refers to a group of people or things as a single unit. Collective nouns are grammatically singular but semantically plural.
Real World
During the 2024 general election, headlines used collective nouns like 'the nation decides' and 'the public has spoken', framing millions of individual voters as a single unified voice.
Exam Focus
Analyse whether the collective noun emphasises group unity or obscures individual differences — this shows evaluative skill.
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