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Metonym - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Metonym : (noun)
1: a word that is used metonymically; a word that denotes one
thing but refers to a related thing
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Example Usage of Metonym |
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thesaurasize: @iRoxxxIT synonym synonyms (40) - word, Metonym, facsimile, locution, free form, equivalent, syllable, very image, ex... http://bit.ly/5qoHY |
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hautepop: @IlllllllllllllI The left must be careful w/ "Racism as off-handed Metonym for bigotry" as can dilute impact of real accusations of racism |
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IlllllllllllllI: @hautepop Racist... sort of. Racism as off-handed Metonym for bigotry, but also as a system of differentiating humans, yes. |
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