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anaphor.

An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/General-American/ˈæ.nə.fə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæ.nə.fɔː/Received-Pronunciation
  1. An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

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