Addressees

/ˌædrəˈsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of addressee; multiple people to whom something is addressed.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of the French-origin word 'addressee,' following standard 19th-century patterns for adopting and modifying French terms.

Kelly Says

Using 'addressees' instead of 'recipients' sounds more formal, which is why legal documents and official correspondence still use it—it's a small linguistic marker that signals importance or official business.

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