glossonym

gloss·o·nym
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UK/ˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/US/ˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/

A form of glottonym — The name of a language.

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Meanings

nounglossonym (plural glossonyms)

plural glossonyms

  1. alternativeAlternative form of glottonym

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
glottonym

Origin

From gloss- + -onym.

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Cite this entry
APA

glossonym. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossonym

MLA

“glossonym.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossonym. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “glossonym,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossonym.

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