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appellation

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌæpəˈɫeɪʃən// UK //ɐpɪlˈeɪʃən// ap·pel·la·tion Archaic Formal

n. a name or title used to describe someone or something. It is often a formal or official name that people use in a specific situation.

n. a name, title, or designation used to identify a person, place, or thing. Often carries a formal or legal weight, especially in academic, religious, or geographical contexts.


SIMPLE

The official appellation for the city is 'The City of London'.

CONTEXTUAL

The wine label must include the specific appellation to ensure it meets the regional quality standards.

COMPLEX

While the common name for the species is widely recognized, the scientific appellation provides a precise taxonomic classification that avoids confusion with similar-looking plants.

Synonyms
Origin

From late Middle English appellacion, from Old French apellatiun, from Latin appellātiō (“a naming”).

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