pronoun - a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrasereciprocal pronoun - a pronoun or pronominal phrase (as `each other') that expresses a mutual action or relationship between the individuals indicated in the plural subject; "The sentence `They cared for each other' contains a reciprocal pronoun" relative pronoun - a pronoun (as `that' or `which' or `who') that introduces a relative clause referring to some antecedent |