Meaning of the word et in English

What does et mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

et

US /ɛt/
UK /ɛt/

Abbreviation

and others (used especially in referring to academic papers or books by multiple authors)

Example:
The study by Smith et al. confirmed the findings.
The book was edited by Jones et al.
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