Meaning Of The Word Byword

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What's The Definition Of Byword?

byword
countable noun: Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well-known for having that quality.

byword in American English
a familiar saying; proverb
noun: a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like

byword in British English
noun: a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something

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