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onomastics

/ɒnəˈmæstɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does onomastics mean?

noun

The study of the origin, history, and significance of proper nouns, especially names of people, places, and organizations. It involves the analysis of the sounds, forms, and meanings of names.

Example

"The onomastician spent years researching the etymology of surnames in medieval Europe."

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Etymologically related