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mononymous adjective. Describes a person who uses only one name.

Example Citation:
"The mononymous Cafu is a defender for Brazil, the world's most stylish and self-absorbed collection of athletes, a team aptly described by one Brazilian newspaper as a 'cauldron of vanities.' "
—Steve Rushin, "Tour de France," Sports Illustrated

Notes:
A synonym for mononymous is uninomial.

Related Words:
demonym
numeronymous

Subject Category:
Language - General

Posted on July 16, 1998 at 6:49 PM
Updated on July 16, 1998 at 6:49 PM


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