Meaning & use
mononym
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A name consisting of a single word, used by a person or character instead of a first and last name.
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Many performers, like Madonna and Cher, are known by a mononym.
The singer adopted a mononym early in his career to create a distinctive brand.
A note on using this word
Common in discussions of celebrities, historical figures, and some non-Western naming traditions.
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