toponymy
Americannoun
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the study of toponyms.
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Anatomy. the nomenclature of the regions of the body.
noun
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the study of place names
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rare the anatomical nomenclature of bodily regions, as distinguished from that of specific organs or structures
Other Word Forms
- toponymic adjective
- toponymical adjective
Etymology
Origin of toponymy
1875–80; top- + -onomy, on the model of homonymy, synonymy; -onym, -y 3
Example Sentences
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There’s even a name for the study of place names: toponymy.
From Washington Post
The study of geographic names is known as toponymy, and those who specialize in it say it's more than an academic pursuit.
From US News
However, the Olympic area has long been the source of cluttered toponymy.
From The Guardian
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