toponym Synonyms
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toponym Meaning
toponym (n)
the name by which a geographical place is known
toponym (n.)
A name of a place; more broadly, a name, as in the binomial name of a plant, based on, or derived from, a place name, or based on the location of the thing named.
toponym Sentence Examples
- The toponym "London" traces its roots back to ancient Celtic and Roman influences.
- The toponym "Mount Everest" derives from the name of a British surveyor who played a role in its measurement.
- The toponym "Sahara" originates from the Arabic word for "desert."
- The toponym "Amazon" is derived from the name of a mythical tribe that was said to live near the river.
- The toponym "Mississippi" is thought to come from an Algonquian Native American language.
- The toponym "Indonesia" is a portmanteau of the Greek words "Indos" (India) and "nesos" (island).
- The toponym "Macedonia" refers to a historical region in Southeastern Europe.
- The toponym "Vatican City" is the official name of the smallest country in the world.
- The toponym "Yosemite" originates from the Miwok Native American language and means "big gaping mouth."
- The toponym "Antarctica" stems from the Greek word for "opposite."
FAQs About the word toponym
the name by which a geographical place is knownA name of a place; more broadly, a name, as in the binomial name of a plant, based on, or derived from, a place n
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The toponym "London" traces its roots back to ancient Celtic and Roman influences.
The toponym "Mount Everest" derives from the name of a British surveyor who played a role in its measurement.
The toponym "Sahara" originates from the Arabic word for "desert."
The toponym "Amazon" is derived from the name of a mythical tribe that was said to live near the river.
