RELATIVE PRONOUN


Meaning of RELATIVE PRONOUN in English

noun

1. : a pronoun (as who, which, that ) that introduces a clause modifying an antecedent (as in the man who would be king )

2. : an indefinite relative (as who, whoever, what, whatever ) that introduces a clause functioning as a substantive (as in order what you like or invite whomever you please )

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