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professionym

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ənɪm/

The English word “professionym” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A term, title, or form of address used to designate or identify a person or group by their profession.
  2. A surname or proper name derived from the occupation of the initial bearer; an occupational surname.

Etymology

From profession + -onym, from ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”).

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