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metonymic

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adj/ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/
  1. 1

    Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

    • The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street".
noun/ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/
  1. 1

    Synonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.

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