Meaning of the word "relative clause" in English
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relative clause
US /ˈrel.ə.tɪv ˌklɔːz/
UK /ˈrel.ə.tɪv ˌklɔːz/
Noun
1.
a clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, often introduced by a relative pronoun (such as 'who', 'which', 'that', or 'whose') or a relative adverb (such as 'where', 'when', 'why')
Example:
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The man who lives next door is a doctor.
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This is the book that I read last week.
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