English Explanatory Dictionary

patronymy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of naming children after their fathers.
  2. A son's name which is derived from his father's name.
  3. An extended family grouping centered around the father's family.

Word forms

patronymy patronymies

Etymology

From patr- + -onymy.

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