everyone
UK: ˈevriwʌn | US: ˈevriwʌn
Definition
pron. every person; all people
Structure
every <each>one <individual>
Etymology
The word "everyone" combines "every" (from Old English ǣfre ǣlc, meaning "each of a group") and "one" (from Old English ān, meaning "a single person or thing"). It emerged in Middle English as a compound pronoun to collectively refer to all individuals in a group. The logic is straightforward: "every" distributes the reference to each member, while "one" singularizes it, creating a sense of inclusivity ("each individual in totality").
Examples
Everyone enjoyed the party last night.
Has everyone submitted their assignments?
Everyone is responsible for their own actions.
She greeted everyone with a warm smile.
Not everyone agrees with the new policy.