et alios

English

Etymology

From Latin et (“and”) + alios (“others”)

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌɛt ˈɑːliɒs/

Phrase

And others; used of people, unless exclusively of female gender

Usage notes

In some academic contexts, it may be appropriate to use the specific Latin form that would be used in Latin text, selecting the appropriate grammatical case.
The abbreviation "et al." finesses the need for such fastidiousness.

Quotations

For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:et alios.

Synonyms

(and others): et al

Related terms

Anagrams

Aeolist, isolate, tea oils

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