epónimo

Noun masculine B2 #30483 most common

Translations

  1. eponym
  2. namesake

Refers to a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named.

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Example Sentences

El eponimo de la enfermedad es un científico famoso que hizo grandes descubrimientos.

The eponym of the disease is a famous scientist who made great discoveries.

El eponimo de la ciudad es un personaje histórico muy admirado por los habitantes.

The eponym of the city is a historical figure greatly admired by the inhabitants.

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