acroniem

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English acronym, from Ancient Greek ἄκρος (ákros, extremity) and ὄνομα (ónoma, name). Equivalent to acro- +‎ -niem.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɑ.kroːˈnim/
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  • Hyphenation: acro‧niem
  • Rhymes: -im

Noun

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acroniem n (plural acroniemen, diminutive acroniempje n)

  1. acronym (word formed by initial letters) [from late 20th c.]

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: akronim