Meaning Of The Word Eponymy

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Eponymy Meaning

Eponymy Definition
Eponymy Definition

What's The Definition Of Eponymy?

eponymy in American English
the name derivation of a people, nation, etc. from the name of a real or mythical person
noun: the derivation of names from eponyms

eponymy in British English
noun: the derivation of names of places, etc, from those of persons

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