mononym

/ (ˈmɒnəʊˌnɪm) /

noun

a person who is famous enough to be known only by one name, usually the first name

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Word Origin for mononym

C20: from mono- + (epo) nym

Words nearby mononym

monongahela, mononuclear, mononuclear phagocyte system, mononucleosis, mononucleotide, mononym, monooctanoin, monooxygenase, monoparesis, monoparesthesia, monopathy
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