What does "placename" mean?

The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.

What is a synonym for "placename"?

Common synonyms include: geographic name, geographical name, geonym, geonym, nomen loci, toponym.

//ˈpleɪsneɪm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.
"With a complex site, different site elements may not be terminologically distinguished, or else a generic term may be optionally added to the placename to distinguish a site element, such as a hill, well, or claypan at the location."

"A demonym is typically - but not always - derived from a placename, though it is equally true that many countries are named for their inhabitants."

From place + name.

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