metonymy in Russian
metonymy in Russian is метони́мия, метонимия — metonymy means a figure of speech in which something is called by the name of a thing closely associated with it, as when "the Crown" stands for the monarchy or "Hollywood" for the film industry.
metonymy in Russian
What does "metonymy" mean?
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noun A figure of speech in which something is called by the name of a thing closely associated with it, as when "the Crown" stands for the monarchy or "Hollywood" for the film industry.
""The White House denied the report" is metonymy: the building stands for the administration."
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noun A single expression used in this way.
""Suits" for executives is a metonymy that has entered ordinary speech."
metonymy in a sentence
- "The White House denied the report" is metonymy: the building stands for the administration.
- Using "the press" for journalists is a familiar metonymy.
- "Suits" for executives is a metonymy that has entered ordinary speech.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "metonymy" in Russian?
"metonymy" in Russian is метони́мия, метонимия. metonymy means: A figure of speech in which something is called by the name of a thing closely associated with it, as when "the Crown" stands for the monarchy or "Hollywood" for the film industry.
How do you pronounce метони́мия?
"metonymy" in Russian is метони́мия, pronounced "metonimiya".
How do you use "metonymy" in a sentence?
Example: ""The White House denied the report" is metonymy: the building stands for the administration." In Russian, "metonymy" is метони́мия, метонимия.
Are there other ways to say "metonymy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "metonymy": метони́мия, метонимия.
