A proper noun is a type of noun that refers to a specific, unique, individual person, place, organization, or thing.
Proper nouns are always capitalized, regardless of their position in a sentence, distinguishing them from common nouns, which are generic and not capitalized.
Proper nouns serve to identify and name specific entities, such as:
- “John” (a person)
- “Paris” (a city)
- “Apple Inc.” (a company)
- “Mount Everest” (a geographical feature).
They provide clarity and precision in communication by pinpointing particular entities, making them essential for effective language use.
