namesake

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Noun namesake has 1 sense

namesake - a person with the same name as another
--₁ is a kind of person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

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Namesake

Definition: A person or thing that is named after another.

Examples:

Noun: My son is the namesake of his grandfather.

Noun: The school was named after its wealthy namesake who made a significant donation.

Noun: The character in the book is a namesake of the author's deceased friend.

Adjective: The namesake restaurant is known for its delicious authentic Italian cuisine.

Adjective: The city has a namesake festival every year to celebrate its historical figure.

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