Et Alii - English Definition & Meaning

Definition

"Et alii" is a Latin phrase meaning "and other men" or "and other people." It's the masculine plural form of "et al.", and it is used when referring to a group of male authors or a mixed-gender group where gender isn't specified. It is less common now because "et al." is typically used as a gender-neutral term. If you know that all members of the group are female, you use "et aliae." It suggests that the named individual is part of a group of people who worked on a shared project or writing.

Etymology

"Et alii" comes directly from Latin. "Et" means "and", and "alii" is the masculine plural form of "alius", meaning "other". This form is specifically for referring to men. It reflects the grammatical gender distinctions in Latin. Using "et alii" shows an awareness of linguistic precision, although it has become less common.

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Examples

• "Smith et alii argued for the new policy."
• "Jones et alii presented the data at the conference."
• "Brown et alii challenged the existing theory."
• "Johnson et alii co-authored the study on climate change. 🌎"

Encouragement

While less common now, understanding "et alii" shows a good grasp of Latin and grammatical gender. You will now impress the intellectuals! Broaden your linguistic horizons! 🤓

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