metonym
/ˈmɛtənɪm/
noun
- 1
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
“Calling a government "city hall" is using a metonym.”
- 2
(by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
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