English Explanatory Dictionary

placename

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.

Pronunciation

plās'nām /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-placename.wav

Word forms

placename placenames place-name place name

Etymology

From place + name.

Synonyms

toponym nomen loci geographic name geographical name
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