Collective Noun for Octopuses

What Is a Group of Octopuses Called?

A group of octopuses is called a consortium.

Collective Noun	Usage
consortium	a consortium of octopuses

consortium of octopuses

What Type of Word is "Consortium"?

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

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"Consortium Is" or "Consortium Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "consortium" 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 consortium is moving nearer.
• The consortium are moving in different directions.

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