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place name vs microtoponym

microtoponym vs place name

place name and microtoponym both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
place name Yes No No No
microtoponym Yes No No No
As nouns, microtoponym is a hyponym of place name; that is, microtoponym is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than place name:
  • place name: the name by which a geographical place is known
  • microtoponym: a name of a "minor" or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, etc.).
place name (noun) microtoponym (noun)
the name by which a geographical place is known a name of a "minor" or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, etc.).
Difference between place name and microtoponym

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