ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Patronym

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈpætɹəʊnɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Patronym is a noun meaning The name of someone's father.

Meaning

The name of someone's father.

More Meanings

  1. A patronymic surname.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include surname, patronymy, patrimony, paternity, pater, patrimoiety.

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