polyonymy

/pɒlɪˈɒnɪmi/ or /pɑːlɪˈɑːnɪmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of having multiple names, especially in different languages, for the same thing or concept.

“The linguist studied the polyonymy of ancient words in various cultures.”

2. noun

A term or expression used to refer to something by multiple names, often with different connotations or associations.

“The marketing team chose a word with positive connotations over a polyonymy with negative associations.”

Synonyms

  • multiple naming
  • multiplicity of names
  • polysemy

Antonyms

  • mononymy
  • singularity of name