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apronym

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/

The English word “apronym” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.

Etymology

Blend of apropos + acronym.

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