professionym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A term, title, or form of address used to designate or identify a person or group by their profession.
A surname or proper name derived from the occupation of the initial bearer; an occupational surname.

/pɹəˈfɛʃ.ənɪm/

professionym professionyms

From profession + -onym, from ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”).

occupational name ergonym

anthroponym ethnonym patronym

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