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Anaphora Definition & Meaning

anaphora
noun
  1. using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier
  2. repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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Frequently asked questions

What does anaphora mean?
using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What part of speech is anaphora?
Anaphora is a noun.
How many definitions does anaphora have?
Anaphora has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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