Meaning of antonomasia | Babel Free
/ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/Definitions
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The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun. countable, rhetoric, uncountable
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Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect. countable, rhetoric, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“Antonomasia proper names imparts From kindred, country, epithets, and arts.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.