Yes, the word 'gathering' can function as a collective noun.
A collective noun is a noun used to group people or things in a descriptive way (a gathering of mourners or a gathering of wrens).
The word 'gathering' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to 'gather'. The present participle also functions as an adjective and a gerund (a verbal noun).
Examples:
The children were gathering wildflowers in the field. (verb)
We lingered to enjoy the breeze in the gathering dusk. (adjective)
A gathering of fans awaited the arrival of the star's limo. (noun)
The noun 'gathering' is a collective noun for a gathering of clans.
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No, the compound noun 'prime minister' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a person.A collective noun is a word used to group people or things taken together as one whole in a descriptive way, for example a gathering of prime ministers (the collective noun is gathering).
There is no standard collective noun for the noun 'believers'. However, there are collective nouns for the synonym 'worshipers', a congregation of worshipers, an assembly of worshipers, a gathering of worshipers. If the 'believers' that you refer to are religious believers, the collective nouns for 'worshipers' will work well; a congregation of believers, an assembly of believers, or a gathering of believers.
There is no standard collective noun for the noun 'gentlemen'. A collective noun is an informal part of language; any noun that fits the situation can function as a collective noun, for example, a group of gentlemen, a gathering of gentlemen, an audience of gentlemen, etc.
The noun 'gathering' is a collective noun for a gathering of clans.
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No, the compound noun 'prime minister' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a person.A collective noun is a word used to group people or things taken together as one whole in a descriptive way, for example a gathering of prime ministers (the collective noun is gathering).
There is no standard collective noun for the noun 'believers'. However, there are collective nouns for the synonym 'worshipers', a congregation of worshipers, an assembly of worshipers, a gathering of worshipers. If the 'believers' that you refer to are religious believers, the collective nouns for 'worshipers' will work well; a congregation of believers, an assembly of believers, or a gathering of believers.
There is no standard collective noun for the noun 'gentlemen'. A collective noun is an informal part of language; any noun that fits the situation can function as a collective noun, for example, a group of gentlemen, a gathering of gentlemen, an audience of gentlemen, etc.
There is no specific collective noun for a group of families, in which case a collective noun suitable for the situation is used; for example a group of family members, a reunion of families, a gathering of families, etc.
There is no specific collective noun for fathers, in which case a noun suitable for the situation is uses; for example a gathering of fathers, a group of fathers, an organization of fathers, etc.
There is no standard collective noun for a group of eccentrics, in which case a noun suitable for the situation can be used; for example, a group of eccentrics, a gathering of eccentrics, an enclave of eccentrics, etc.
There is no specified collective noun for a group of relatives. Collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun; for example:a gathering of relativesa reunion of relativesa flock of relativesa gang of relativesa houseful of relativesa horde of relatives
There is no specified collective noun for a group of relatives. Collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun; for example:a gathering of relativesa reunion of relativesa flock of relativesa gang of relativesa houseful of relativesa horde of relatives
Some collective nouns for people in a religious place are:a congregation of worshipersan assembly of churchgoersa gathering of churchgoersa flock of pilgrims
There is no specified collective noun for a group of relatives. Collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun; for example:a gathering of relativesa reunion of relativesa flock of relativesa gang of relativesa houseful of relativesa horde of relatives