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Synonyms of appellation
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
- a twisting road that deserved the appellation "Sidewinder Lane"
Synonyms for appellation
- appellative,
- cognomen,
- compellation,
- denomination,
- denotation,
- designation,
- handle,
- moniker
- (also monicker),
- name,
- nomenclature,
- title
Words Related to appellation
- byname,
- diminutive,
- epithet,
- hypocorism,
- nickname,
- sobriquet
- (also soubriquet)
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The first known use of appellation was in the 15th century
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