Meaning & Definition of word "Nome"
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Nome
/noʊm/
noun:
- 1. A term used in some contexts to refer to a name or title, particularly in legal or formal documents.
- Example: The judge asked for the nome of the defendant before proceeding with the case.
- 2. In ancient Egypt, a nome was an administrative division or region.
- Example: Each nome in ancient Egypt had its own local governance and deity.
- 3. In zoological terms, 'nome' can refer to a genus of mammals, particularly in relation to the Mongoose family.
- Example: Scientists discovered a new species within the nome of the Mongoose while surveying the forest.
Etymology
From Latin 'nomen', meaning 'name', derived from Greek 'onoma'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in nome:
used in reference to a name
nom de plume:
a pseudonym used by authors
nom de guerre:
a nickname used by someone engaged in activities that require secrecy
Related Words
nomenclature:
the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.
nominal:
relating to a name or names.
Slang Meanings of nome
Meaning: Shortened form of a name
Example Sentence: They call him Mike, but his nome is Michael.
Meaning: Referring to a person in a playful or informal context
Example Sentence: Hey, what's up, nome?