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Is a common proper collective abstract noun?

Let's break down the terms to see if "common proper collective abstract noun" is a valid concept:

* Common noun: Refers to a general category of things (e.g., dog, chair, happiness).

* Proper noun: Refers to a specific person, place, or thing (e.g., John, London, Eiffel Tower).

* Collective noun: Refers to a group of people, animals, or things (e.g., flock, team, family).

* Abstract noun: Refers to a concept, quality, or idea (e.g., love, justice, freedom).

The problem lies in the combination:

* A proper noun cannot be common. Proper nouns are specific and unique, while common nouns are general.

* A collective noun can be abstract. For example, "the community" refers to a group (collective) of people, but it's also an abstract concept of shared values and interests.

Therefore, the term "common proper collective abstract noun" is a contradiction. A noun can be either common or proper, collective or abstract, but not both at the same time.

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