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vocative

/ˈvɒkətɪv/ noun · British & US
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What does vocative mean?

noun

A word or phrase used to address someone directly, especially in a formal or literary context. It is a grammatical case used to express direct address.

Example

"The poet used the vocative 'my dear friend' to address the reader."

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