Oneselves

pron

pron ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Pronoun
  1. 1
    The reflexive case of the pronoun ones; a group of people in general. pronoun, rare, reflexive

    "In a library, it is discouraged to talk amongst oneselves."

Example

More examples

"In a library, it is discouraged to talk amongst oneselves."

Etymology

From ones' + -selves; compare oneself.

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