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Definitions retronym noun  A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique (such as acoustic guitar where guitar used to mean this but can now also refer to an electric guitar). Translations:  French: rétronyme Etymology:  retro-, retr(o)- + -onym; coined by Frank Mankiewicz http://www.bizforward.com/wdc/issues/2001-03/interview/ and popularized by w:William Safire, William Safire http://www.startribune.com/stories/389/4224163.html in w:New York Times, The New York Times Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for retronym for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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