toponym

Definition

A placename.

Etymology

Back-formation from toponymy. By surface analysis, topo + -nym.

Example Sentences

• "As we celebrate one hundred years of official 'standardization' of Canadian toponyms, this would be an appropriate time to reflect upon the state of toponyms used by the Aboriginal people of Canada."
• "Conquests were recorded using toponyms that refer to specific cities or locations, and war captives were identified by their place of origin."
• "If ביתדוד of the Tel Dan Inscription did originate with a temple of some kind, then we must interpret the ‘’’toponym’’’ as meaning 'House of (the) Patron'. Thus, although the toponym ביתדוד in the Tel Dan Inscription can be connected indirectly with a deity, such a connection is not demanded by the toponym itself."

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