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mononym

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noun

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The correct spelling is mononym. A single name by which a person, thing etc is known. For example: "The singer-songwriter Madonna Louise Ciccone is known by the mononym Madonna."

Usage Examples

The singer-songwriter Madonna Louise Ciccone is known by the mononym Madonna.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A single name by which a person, thing etc is known.
  2. 2.A single term for a thing or concept, allowing for no synonyms.

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