Nomen loci

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German

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Etymology

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From Latin nomen loci (noun of place).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnoːmənˈloːtsi/, /-ˈlɔki/

Noun

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Nomen loci n (strong, genitive Nomen loci, plural Nomina loci)

  1. (grammar) a noun, usually deverbal, that gives the place where something is done
    Synonyms: Nomen des Ortes, Substantiv des Ortes

Usage notes

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  • English words like playground (place for playing) or bakery (place for baking) could be called Nomina loci, but the term is common mostly in reference to Afroasiatic, especially Semitic, languages.

Alternative forms

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