English Explanatory Dictionary

toponym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A placename.
  2. A word derived from the name of a place.
  3. The technical designation of any region of an animal.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒpənɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-toponym.wav

Word forms

toponym toponyms

Etymology

Back-formation from toponymy. By surface analysis, topo + -nym.

Synonyms

placename nomen loci geographic name geographical name

Related words

eponym troponym

Derived words

toponymic toponymous
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