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Toponymy Definition & Meaning

toponymy
noun
  1. the nomenclature of regional anatomy
  2. the branch of lexicology that studies the place names of a region or a language

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What does toponymy mean?
the nomenclature of regional anatomy the branch of lexicology that studies the place names of a region or a language
What part of speech is toponymy?
Toponymy is a noun.
How many definitions does toponymy have?
Toponymy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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