metronym

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UK/ˈmɛtɹəʊnɪm/US/ˈmɛtɹoʊnɪm/

A form of matronym — The name of someone's mother.

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Meanings

nounmetronym (plural metronyms)

plural metronyms

  1. alternativeAlternative form of matronym.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
matronymic

Origin

From Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”) + -onym.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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