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apronyms

apronyms is the plural of apronym.

Meaning of apronym

Noun

apronym (plural apronyms)

  1. An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
    • If the acronym spells a word that suits the message (e.g. MAMA for Mothers Against Male Aggression) it is known as an apronym. Motivational speakers often use acronyms or apronyms because they are so easy to remember.2018, Simon Lancaster, Speechwriting: The Expert Guide

Questions about apronyms

What is apronyms the plural of?
Apronyms is the plural of apronym.

Words near apronyms in the dictionary

  1. apronlike
  2. apronned
  3. aprons
  4. apronsful
  5. apronym
  6. apronyms
  7. apropo
  8. apropos
  9. apropos of
  10. apropos of nothing
  11. aproptin

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