Anaphor Definition

noun

(linguistics) An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

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Noun

Singular:
anaphor
Plural:
anaphora, anaphors

Origin of Anaphor

  • Back-formation from anaphora.

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