# mononym

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɒnə(ʊ)nɪm/

## Definitions
1. A single name or term by which a person, thing, etc., is known.
2. A single term for a thing or concept, allowing for no synonyms.

## Etymology
From mono- (“one”) + -onym (“word, name”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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