demonstrative pronoun

/dɪˈmɑnstrəɾɪv ˈproʊnaʊn/
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv ˈprʌʊnaʊn/
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Other forms: demonstrative pronouns

Definitions of demonstrative pronoun
  1. noun
    a pronoun that points out an intended referent
    synonyms: demonstrative
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    type of:
    pronoun
    a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
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