NYT Dictionary

TOPONYMY

/təˈpɒ.nɪˌmi/
NounTO-pon-y-myto-pon-y-my · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025

Meaning

Lexicological study of place names; a branch of onomastics.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From topo- + -onymy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

toponomasticstoponomyclassclassificationfamilygenuskingdomphylumspeciessystematics

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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