English Explanatory Dictionary

apronym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.

Pronunciation

/ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/

Word forms

apronym apronyms

Etymology

Blend of apropos + acronym.

Related words

aptronym
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