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anthroponymy

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃tɾupuniˈmiɐ/an·tro·po·ni·mi·a

Definition

The branch of onomastics that studies the origin, meaning, evolution, and distribution of personal names.

“Anthroponymy can provide insights into social history and language contact.”

“The researcher specializes in the anthroponymy of Celtic tribes.”

study of anthroponymyanthroponymy research