metonymy in Turkish
metonymy in Turkish is ad aktarması, düz değişmece, mecazımürsel — 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 Turkish
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.
Common Turkish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "metonymy" in Turkish?
"metonymy" in Turkish is ad aktarması, düz değişmece, mecazımürsel. 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 use "metonymy" in a sentence?
Example: ""The White House denied the report" is metonymy: the building stands for the administration." In Turkish, "metonymy" is ad aktarması, düz değişmece, mecazımürsel.
Are there other ways to say "metonymy" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 4 translations listed for "metonymy": ad aktarması, düz değişmece, mecazımürsel, metonimi.
