Synonyms for Metonyms
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Definition of metonyms:
(n) :
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
(n) :
(by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
Definition of metonyms:
(n) :
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
(n) :
(by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
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