et al.

phrase — 2 senses

et al.

phrase

/ɛtˈɔːl/ · /ɛtˈɑːl/

Etymology From Latin, abbreviation of et aliī (“and others”) (English: et alii) and its forms and derivatives.

1

And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

  • The total area of mangrove on Tutuila and Aunu'u was estimated at 91 ha by Amerson et al. (1982) and at 52 ha by Cole et al. (1988).1993, Derek A. Scott, “A DIRECTORY OF WETLANDS IN OCEANIA”, in Wetlands International, archived from the original on 30 Aug 2018, page 16:
Derived terms
Dysart et al
Related terms
et alia, et aliae, et alibi, et alii, et alios, etc., &c., et ux., inter alia, i.a., inter al., inter alios

et al.

phrase

Etymology From Latin, abbreviation of and other places (English: et alibi).

1

And elsewhere; to complete a list of places.

Related terms
et alibi

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