benaming

Definitions of benaming
  1. noun
    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
    synonyms: appellatief, predikaat, soortnaam
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    types:
    scheldnaam, schimpnaam, spotnaam
    a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
    aanspreektitel, kampioenschap, titel
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
    aanspreektitel, eigendomsrecht
    an appellation signifying nobility
    type of:
    naam, persoonsnaam
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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