C1 adjective フォーマル

monoonymism

/məˈnɒnɪmɪzəm/

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.

例文

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Modern 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.

2

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.

3

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.

語族

名詞
mononymism
Verb
mononymize
副詞
mononymously
形容詞
mononymous
関連
mononym
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'mono' (one) + 'onym' (name, like in synonym or antonym) + 'ism' (practice). It is the practice of having only one name.

クイックテスト

The ______ of icons like Prince and Madonna helped them achieve a unique and unforgettable status in pop culture.

正解!

正解は: mononymism

例文

1

Modern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.

everyday

Modern pop stars often embrace mononymism to create a more distinctive and iconic brand image.

2

The sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.

formal

The sociological implications of mononymism suggest a shift in how public identity is perceived in the digital age.

3

I think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.

informal

I think mononymism is pretty cool because it makes someone sound like a legend instantly.

4

In classical antiquity, mononymism was the prevailing standard, as evidenced by figures such as Plato and Aristotle.

academic

In classical antiquity, mononymism was the prevailing standard, as evidenced by figures such as Plato and Aristotle.

5

Our marketing firm recommends mononymism for the new artist to ensure maximum recall among target demographics.

business

Our marketing firm recommends mononymism for the new artist to ensure maximum recall among target demographics.

語族

名詞
mononymism
Verb
mononymize
副詞
mononymously
形容詞
mononymous
関連
mononym

よく使う組み合わせ

practice of mononymism practice of mononymism
rise of mononymism rise of mononymism
cultural mononymism cultural mononymism
celebrity mononymism celebrity mononymism
adopt mononymism adopt mononymism

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

monoonymism vs monotheism

Monotheism refers to the belief in one god, while mononymism refers to the use of one name.

monoonymism vs monogamy

Monogamy is the practice of having one partner, whereas mononymism is about naming conventions.

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使い方のコツ

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).

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よくある間違い

Learners often mistakenly use 'mononymism' as an adjective to describe a person (e.g., 'He is mononymism'), when they should use 'mononymous' instead.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'mono' (one) + 'onym' (name, like in synonym or antonym) + 'ism' (practice). It is the practice of having only one name.

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語源

From the Greek 'monos' (single) and 'onoma' (name), modeled after 'binomialism'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Commonly preceded by the definite article 'the' Often functions as the subject or object of a sentence describing naming trends
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文化的な背景

Mononymism is standard in many cultures, such as in Java, Indonesia, and is a staple of Brazilian football culture (e.g., Pelé, Kaká).

クイックテスト

The ______ of icons like Prince and Madonna helped them achieve a unique and unforgettable status in pop culture.

正解!

正解は: mononymism

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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