et alia
English edit
Etymology edit
From Latin et (“and”) + alia (“others”).
Phrase edit
- And others; used of things; neuter plural
Usage notes edit
- In some academic contexts, it may be appropriate to use the specific Latin form that would be used in Latin text, selecting the appropriate grammatical case.
- The abbreviation "et al." negates the need for such fastidiousness.
Synonyms edit
- (and others): et al.