noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A designation or name given to an object, person or location.
2. 2
   A noun.

Synonyms

All synonyms

appellationdenominationdenominationnounnoun

Etymology

From name + word. Compare Dutch naamwoord (“nameword, noun (sensu lato)”) and German Namenwort.

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