1. A function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

Derived forms: pronouns

See also: pronominal

Type of: closed-class word, function word

Encyclopedia: Pronoun

• candent
• candescent
• candid
• candid camera
• candida
• Candida albicans
• candidacy
• candidate
• candidature
• candidiasis
• candidly
• candidness
• candied
• candied apple
• candied citrus peel
• candied fruit
• candle
• candle flame
• candle holder
• candleberry
• candlefish
• candlelight
• candlelit
• candlemaker
• Candlemas