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metronym

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”) +‎ -onym.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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metronym (plural metronyms)

  1. Alternative form of matronym.
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References

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  1. ^ “metronym, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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