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coordinating conjunction

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coordinating conjunction
Gram. a conjunction that connects two grammatical elements of identical construction, as and in Sue and Andrea or or in He can't decide if he should stay or go. Also, coordinate conjunction. Cf. subordinating conjunction.
[1875-80]

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