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eponymous

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɛˈpɔˌnɪməs// UK //ɛpˈɒnɪməs// epony·mous

adj. named after a person, or being the most famous thing about a person or place.

adj. named after a person; being the most prominent or famous thing associated with a person or place.


SIMPLE

The eponymous founder of the company still works there.

CONTEXTUAL

The eponymous lead actor of the film received the best performance award at the ceremony.

COMPLEX

While the city is famous for its history, the eponymous cathedral remains its most significant architectural landmark and a primary tourist attraction.

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Origin

PIE word *h₁epi From Ancient Greek ἐπώνῠμος (epṓnŭmos, “concerning giving one’s name to something; named in a significant manner; surnamed”) + English -ous (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, denoting pertinence or relation).

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