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plural of patronymic
Synonyms of patronymics
as in matronymics
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for patronymics
- bynames,
- diminutives,
- epithets,
- hypocorisms,
- nicknames,
- sobriquets
- (also soubriquets)
- appellations,
- appellatives,
- cognomens
- (or cognomina),
- compellations,
- denominations,
- denotations,
- designations,
- handles,
- monikers
- (also monickers),
- names,
- nomenclatures,
- titles
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“Patronymics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronymics. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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