eponym
/ˈɛpənɪm/noun
Middle School
1
A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
2
Something that is named after a person.
3
A name taken from a person, a namesake toponym, term, etc.
4
A name or term derived from any proper noun, inclusive of places, brands, etc.
5
Synonym of epitome, a person taken as a symbol or quintessential representative of some trait, school, etc.
6
Synonym of epithet, a distinguishing title.
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