toponymy
(to-pon-y-my)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the study of place names and their meanings.
Example Sentence
Through the expert in toponymy he learned the origin of the name of the town.
More Example Sentences
Many cultures have unique toponymy traditions.
Synonyms
place name study; geographical naming; toponymic research
Antonyms
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