Placename
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Placename is a noun meaning The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.
Meaning
The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.
Example Sentences
With a complex site, different site elements may not be terminologically distinguished, or else a generic term may be optionally added to the placename to distinguish a site element, such as a hill, well, or claypan at the location.
Word Forms
- placenames
- place-name
- place name
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troponomy, nameplay, neotoponymy, platt, playn, eponym.
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