Et Al
And others
Example
Johnson, et al, 2010
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Et al is an abbreviation for et alia, a latin word that means "and others." It is most commonly used in scholarly writing, especially in bibliographies and footnotes to avoid listing numerous authors.
Et al is primarily used only in reference to people but may also be used to refer to other objects. While et al is often seen as an abbreviation for et alia (neuter plural), it can also be classified as an abbreviation for et alii (masculine plural) or et aliae (feminine plural). Et al also commonly appears with a period as et al.