toponym

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Noun toponym has 1 sense

place name, toponym - the name by which a geographical place is known
--₁ is a kind of name
--₁ is a part of troponymy, troponomy

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Toponym

Definition:

A toponym refers to the name of a place or location, typically derived from its geographical or historical significance.

Examples:

As a Noun:

The toponym 'Paris' originates from the ancient Celtic tribe that once inhabited the region.
Many toponyms in New England have Native American origins, such as 'Massachusetts' and 'Connecticut'.

As a Verb:

The city council decided to toponym the newly constructed park after a prominent local activist.
After extensive research, the archaeologist was able to toponym the ancient ruins with their original names.

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