teknonymy

/tɛkˈnoʊnɪmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The use of a child’s name or a term related to a child to refer to their parent, often used as a form of address or respect.

“The culture’s use of teknonymy, where the child’s name is used to refer to their parent, is a unique aspect of their language and customs.”

Synonyms

  • filial address
  • kinship terminology

Antonyms

  • agnatic address
  • patronymy