hieronymy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἱερώνυμος (hierṓnumos, “holy name”).

Noun[edit]

hieronymy (uncountable)

  1. The ancient Greek practice of substituting a priestly title for an individual's personal name
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