Definition of Cognomen

1. Noun. A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name). "Henry's nickname was Slim"

Exact synonyms: Byname, Moniker, Nickname, Sobriquet, Soubriquet
Generic synonyms: Appellation, Appellative, Denomination, Designation
Derivative terms: Nickname

2. Noun. The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name).
Exact synonyms: Family Name, Last Name, Surname
Generic synonyms: Name
Specialized synonyms: Maiden Name

Definition of Cognomen

1. n. The last of the three names of a person among the ancient Romans, denoting his house or family.

Definition of Cognomen

1. a family name [n -MENS or -MINA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cognomen

cognitive scientist
cognitive state
cognitive symptoms
cognitive therapy
cognizable
cognizably
cognizance
cognizances
cognizant
cognize
cognized
cognizer
cognizers
cognizes
cognizing
cognomen (current term)
cognomens
cognomina
cognominal
cognosce
cognosced
cognoscente
cognoscenti
cognosces
cognoscible
cognovit
cognovits
cognovit judgement
cognovit judgment
cogon

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