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metonymy
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[mɪˈtɒnəmi], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the turf for horse racing
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Origin
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mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek metōnumia, literally ‘change of name’
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