Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onomasticon
noun
/ˌɒnəˈmæstɪkən/
Definition
A list or catalogue of names, especially those of places or persons.
Examples
- The ancient manuscript featured an onomasticon that detailed the names of cities from that era.
- Researchers compiled an onomasticon to aid in their analysis of historical texts.
- The onomasticon served as a valuable resource for linguists studying the evolution of names in different cultures.
Meaning
The term refers to a collection of names or a directory of terms, often used in historical or literary studies.
Synonyms
- name list
- catalogue of names
- nomenclature
