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Eponym Definition & Meaning

eponym
noun
  1. the person for whom something is named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople"
  2. the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); "Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down"

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  • "sandwich eponym"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does eponym mean?
the person for whom something is named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople" the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); "Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down"
What part of speech is eponym?
Eponym is a noun.
How many definitions does eponym have?
Eponym has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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