A grammar term for a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group or collection of things (also called a collective noun).
From Latin collectivum (neuter of collectivus 'gathered together'). This is a technical grammatical term used primarily in linguistic analysis and grammar instruction.
Words like 'team,' 'flock,' 'jury,' and 'government' are collectiva—they're grammatically singular but semantrically plural, which is why you can say either 'the team is' or 'the team are'.
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