antonomasia

/ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə/

noun

  1. The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.

  2. Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect.

Similar Words

ant /ɛnt/ antacids antagonise antagonising antagonism /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ antagonisms antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ antagonists antagonize