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Rareretronym
The correct spelling is retronym.
How to pronounce retronym
noun
Say it like: Ret-ron-ym
The correct spelling is retronym. A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique.
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