we

pronoun [first person plural]

1》 used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together or regarded as in the same category.

    ↘people in general.

2》 used in formal contexts for or by a royal person, or by a writer or editor, to refer to himself or herself.

3》 you (used condescendingly).

Origin

OE, of Gmc origin.