The object form of 'we', used to refer to the speaker and at least one other person together. It appears after verbs and prepositions.
From Old English 'ūs', the dative and accusative form of 'wē' (we). It has remained in continuous use for over a thousand years.
Us is a tiny word that draws a circle and says, 'the people inside this circle, including me'. The emotional power of 'us vs. them' shows how much this short pronoun can shape identity and conflict.
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