Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: patronym
IPA transcription: [p,ætɹən'ɪm]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: patronymic, patronym
    Meaning: a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
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