monoonymism
The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.
Exemples
3 sur 5Modern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.
Modern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.
The sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.
The sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.
I think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.
I think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'mono' (one) + 'onym' (name, like in synonym or antonym) + 'ism' (practice). It is the practice of having only one name.
Quiz rapide
The ______ of icons like Prince and Madonna helped them achieve a unique and unforgettable status in pop culture.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mononymism
Exemples
Modern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.
everydayModern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.
The sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.
formalThe sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.
I think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.
informalI think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.
In classical antiquity, mononymism was the prevailing standard, as evidenced by figures such as Plato and Aristotle.
academicIn classical antiquity, mononymism was the prevailing standard, as evidenced by figures such as Plato and Aristotle.
Our marketing firm recommends mononymism for the new artist to ensure maximum recall among target demographics.
businessOur marketing firm recommends mononymism for the new artist to ensure maximum recall among target demographics.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
go by a mononym
to use only one name
the cult of mononymism
the obsession with single-named celebrities
historical mononymism
the ancient practice of using one name
Souvent confondu avec
Monotheism refers to the belief in one god, while mononymism refers to the use of one name.
Monogamy is the practice of having one partner, whereas mononymism is about naming conventions.
Notes d'usage
The term is primarily used in academic discussions of linguistics or sociology, as well as in media analysis regarding celebrity branding. While the prompt suggests it is an adjective, it functions grammatically as a noun (the '-ism' suffix denotes a practice or state).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often mistakenly use 'mononymism' as an adjective to describe a person (e.g., 'He is mononymism'), when they should use 'mononymous' instead.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'mono' (one) + 'onym' (name, like in synonym or antonym) + 'ism' (practice). It is the practice of having only one name.
Origine du mot
From the Greek 'monos' (single) and 'onoma' (name), modeled after 'binomialism'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Mononymism is standard in many cultures, such as in Java, Indonesia, and is a staple of Brazilian football culture (e.g., Pelé, Kaká).
Quiz rapide
The ______ of icons like Prince and Madonna helped them achieve a unique and unforgettable status in pop culture.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mononymism
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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