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Metonymy
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as noun
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as in figure of speech
as in metaphor
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Easy (3-5)
Topic
Culture
as in metaphor
1 Example Sentence Showcasing the Meaning of 'Metonymy'
The dove is a
metonymy
for peace in many cultures.
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A figure of speech involving the substitution of a term with another term closely associated with it.
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another, typically based on a close association or relationship between them.
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