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orthonym

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The real name of a person who uses a pseudonym.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • “Samuel Langhorne Clemens” is the orthonym of “Mark Twain”.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: autonym, alethonym

Antonyms: pseudonym, allonym, alias, pen name, nom de plume, stage name, nom de guerre

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noun

Meaning 2

The correct word for a concept in a specified language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: mistranslation

History

Etymology

From ortho- + -onym.