eponym in German
eponym in German is Eponym, Namensgeber — eponym means a person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
eponym in German
Eponym
Namensgeber
What does "eponym" mean?
- noun A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
- noun Something that is named after a person.
- noun A name taken from a person, a namesake toponym, term, etc.
- noun A name or term derived from any proper noun, inclusive of places, brands, etc.
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What is "eponym" in German?
"eponym" in German is Eponym, Namensgeber. eponym means: A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
Are there other ways to say "eponym" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "eponym": Eponym, Namensgeber.
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