Translation of "retronym" into Italian

retronimo is the translation of "retronym" into Italian.

retronym noun grammar

A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique (such as acoustic guitar where guitar used to mean this but can now also refer to an electric guitar). [..]

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  • retronimo

    noun masculine

    A new coinage for an old concept [..]

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