Meaning of the word metonymy in English
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metonymy
US /məˈtɑː.nə.mi/
UK /məˈtɑː.nə.mi/
Noun
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the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example, 'suit' for 'business executive', or 'the track' for 'horse racing'
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The phrase 'the crown' is an example of metonymy, referring to the monarchy.
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Understanding metonymy helps in analyzing literary texts.
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