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toponymy
[tuh-pon-uh-mee]
noun
the study of toponyms.
Anatomy.the nomenclature of the regions of the body.
toponymy
/ ˌtɒpəˈnɪmɪk, təˈpɒnɪmɪ /
noun
the study of place names
rarethe anatomical nomenclature of bodily regions, as distinguished from that of specific organs or structures
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Other Word Forms
- toponymic adjective
- toponymical adjective
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There’s even a name for the study of place names: toponymy.
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The study of geographic names is known as toponymy, and those who specialize in it say it's more than an academic pursuit.
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However, the Olympic area has long been the source of cluttered toponymy.
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