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metonyms

/mɛtənaɪmz/ noun · British & US
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What does metonyms mean?

noun

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is replaced by another closely associated with it, often used to convey a complex idea or emotion in a concise manner.

Example

"The city was attacked, and the White House was bombed, a classic example of metonyms used to convey the severity of the situation."

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