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Metonymy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is substituted with another word or phrase that is closely associated with it. It's like using a related term to represent the whole idea.

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