Nome

/noʊm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in some contexts to refer to a name or title, particularly in legal or formal documents.

The judge asked for the nome of the defendant before proceeding with the case.

In ancient Egypt, a nome was an administrative division or region.

Each nome in ancient Egypt had its own local governance and deity.

In zoological terms, 'nome' can refer to a genus of mammals, particularly in relation to the Mongoose family.

Scientists discovered a new species within the nome of the Mongoose while surveying the forest.

From Latin 'nomen', meaning 'name', derived from Greek 'onoma'.

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

nomenclature

the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.

nominal

relating to a name or names.

Shortened form of a name

They call him Mike, but his nome is Michael.

Referring to a person in a playful or informal context

Hey, what's up, nome?