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Understanding Our Language

Noun

Kinds of Nouns

A noun is a word that names something: a person, a place, a thing, or an idea.

Roger Whitson (uncle)  “Star-Spangled Banner” (song)  Mississippi (river)  Labor Day (holiday)

531.1 Proper Noun

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns are capitalized.

Jordan Love, Chicago Aquarium, Star Wars, Buddhism