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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πατήρ (patḗr, “father”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). Equivalent to patri- + -onym.
Pronunciation
Noun
patronym (plural patronyms)
- The name of someone's father.
- A patronymic surname.
Coordinate terms
Related terms
Translations
linguistics: a patronymic name
See also
Anagrams
Danish
Alternative forms
Noun
patronym
- patronymic
Further reading
Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
Noun
patronym n (definite singular patronymet, indefinite plural patronym, definite plural patronyma)
- patronym
Derived terms
Adjective
patronym (neuter patronymt, definite singular and plural patronyme)
- patronymic
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