How to pronounce“metonym”in English
IPA/ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/
Syllablesme·to·nym
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noun
A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
“Calling a government a "city hall" is using a metonym.”
noun
A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
“See also: symbol, model, microcosm, archetype, exemplar, proxy”