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COGNOMEN

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cognomen.

Cognomen - as a noun

A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

Example: "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him joseph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byname13moniker13nickname16sobriquet20soubriquet21

The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family namelast namesurname9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
name6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His cognomen "Caesar" became synonymous with emperor."
"In ancient Rome, a cognomen was an additional name bestowed upon individuals."
"The cognomen "the Great" was given to several prominent leaders in history."
"Mark Antony's cognomen was derived from his descent from an Antonius."
"Many gladiators in Rome adopted a cognomen related to their trade."
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Word Game Points

Is COGNOMEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cognomen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COGNOMEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is COGNOMEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cognomen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COGNOMEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is COGNOMEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cognomen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COGNOMEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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