"Et alios" is a Latin phrase meaning "and others." It is commonly used in academic writing to refer to a group of people, for example, authors, researchers, or participants in a study. Synonyms for "et alios" (or "et al." for short) include "and colleagues," "and coauthors," "and collaborators," "and contributors," and "and associates." These phrases are more specific and accurate than "et al." as they identify the relationship between the people being referred to. It is important to use appropriate synonyms when referring to groups of people in academic writing as it helps readers to understand who is being discussed.