Collective Noun for Apes

What Is a Group of Apes Called?

A group of apes is called a troop.

Collective Noun	Usage
troop	a troop of apes

troop of apes

Other Words for a Group of Apes

While troop is the most common collective noun for apes, a group of apes is also called a shrewdness.

What Type of Word is "Troop"?

The word "troop" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Troop Is" or "Troop Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "troop" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The troop is moving nearer.
• The troop are moving in different directions.

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