appellation

/,æpe'leiʃn/

Thân thiện

The wine's appellation is clearly printed on the label.

Definition

Noun: A name, title, or descriptive label used to identify and classify a person, place, or thing, often one that is formal or official.

Usage

The word "appellation" is used to refer to the specific name or designation by which someone or something is known. It often carries a formal, official, or descriptive nuance, distinguishing it from a simple, informal name.

Examples

• The ancient appellation for this city was Byzantium.
• "Doctor" is a professional appellation that denotes a specific qualification.
• In the wine region, the appellation "Champagne" is legally protected and can only be used for wines produced there.

Advanced Usage

• "Appellation of Origin": A legal term for a geographical indication used to identify where a product was produced, which confers specific qualities or a reputation to that product.
  • "Roquefort" is a protected appellation of origin for cheese aged in the caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.

Variants and Related Words

• Appellative (adj): Pertaining to the giving of names; serving as a name.
  • The word "teacher" is an appellative noun.

Synonyms

• Designation
• Denomination
• Title
• Moniker (informal)
• Sobriquet (especially a nickname)

Idioms

• "To go by the appellation of...": To be known or called by a particular name.
  • The artist goes by the appellation "Banksy".

Học thuật

Noun

1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

Từ đồng nghĩa

• denomination
• designation
• appellative