onomastics in Dutch
onomastics in Dutch is onomastiek, naamkunde — onomastics means the study within lexicology of names and how they are formed, with particular attention to where they originally come from.
onomastics in Dutch
onomastiek
The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.
naamkunde
The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.
What does "onomastics" mean?
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noun The study within lexicology of names and how they are formed, with particular attention to where they originally come from.
"She specialises in onomastics, tracing how surnames spread across a region."
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onomastics in a sentence
- She specialises in onomastics, tracing how surnames spread across a region.
- Onomastics can explain why so many villages share the same root name.
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What is "onomastics" in Dutch?
"onomastics" in Dutch is onomastiek, naamkunde. onomastics means: The study within lexicology of names and how they are formed, with particular attention to where they originally come from.
How do you use "onomastics" in a sentence?
Example: "She specialises in onomastics, tracing how surnames spread across a region." In Dutch, "onomastics" is onomastiek, naamkunde.
Are there other ways to say "onomastics" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "onomastics": onomastiek, naamkunde.
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