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oneselves

pron · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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pron

Meaning 1

The reflexive case of the pronoun ones; a group of people in general.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: pronoun, rare, reflexive

Examples

  • In a library, it is discouraged to talk amongst oneselves.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ones' + -selves; compare oneself.