üldnomen
Üldnomen is a term used in Estonian linguistics to describe a noun that denotes a general class of entities rather than a single item. It is used to express generic meaning, category reference, or habitual statements and is often contrasted with referential nouns that point to specific instances or with proper nouns that name individuals.
Properties and usage of üldnomen vary across languages, but a common feature is that such nouns can
Semantics and syntax of üldnomen are closely tied to how languages encode generality, universals, and habitual
See also: common noun, mass noun, generic noun, pluralia tantum.