No, "African-American cowboys" is not a proper noun; it is a common noun phrase. It refers to a group of people (cowboys) characterized by their ethnic background (African-American). Proper nouns typically name specific individuals, places, or organizations, while this phrase describes a general category.
When used to mean a group of ranchers, cowboys is a common noun. If used as the name of the football team (Dallas Cowboys), a business (Backcountry Cowboy Outfitters), or a book/movie title (Midnight Cowboy) it is a proper noun.
The term "football team" is not a proper noun; it is a common noun that refers to a general category of sports teams. However, if you specify the name of a particular team, such as "Manchester United" or "Dallas Cowboys," then that would be a proper noun. Proper nouns denote specific names of people, places, or organizations, while common nouns do not.
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Exxon is a proper noun
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As a name of a road , Park Avenue', it is a proper noun, and both words star with a capital letter. However, when used separately, as 'the park, or 'the avenue', they are common nouns and so not need a capital letter.
Yes, the word 'Ali' is a proper noun, the name of a person.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing.A proper noun is always capitalized.
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It is a proper noun, because it is the name of a specific thing.