et al.

¹

[ et al, ahl, awl ]

abbreviation for

1. and others.

et al.

²

[ et al, ahl, awl ]

abbreviation for

1. and elsewhere.

et al.

abbreviation for

1. et alibi
2. et alii

Word History and Origins

Origin of et al.¹

< Latin et aliī (masculine plural), et alia (neuter plural)

Origin of et al.²

From Latin et alibi

Example Sentences

These are not the instruments of vengeance like Gaetz, Gabbard et al, who Trump wants to use to pay back his enemies.

From Salon

This may well have captured the attention of Ratcliffe et al, given the club's tradition of expansive, attacking football.

From BBC

The decision comes nearly a year after the U.S., et al. v.

From Salon

Westminster School District of Orange County, et al — out of the proverbial shadows.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday and Friday, lawyers for the Justice Department, state attorneys general and Google will deliver their final arguments in a yearslong case — U.S. et al. v.

From New York Times