retronym in Japanese
retronym in Japanese is レトロニム, 再命名.
retronym in Japanese
レトロニム
Pronounced: retoronimu
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]
再命名
Pronounced: saimeimei
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]
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What is "retronym" in Japanese?
"retronym" in Japanese is レトロニム, 再命名.
How do you pronounce レトロニム?
"retronym" in Japanese is レトロニム, pronounced "retoronimu".
Are there other ways to say "retronym" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "retronym": レトロニム, 再命名.
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