Metonymy
Metonymy noun - Substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads').
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Synonyms for Metonymy
Representation and metonymy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Representation" instead a noun "Metonymy".
Representation
Representation noun - The act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf.
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Synonyms for Representation
Metonymy and representation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Metonymy" instead a noun "Representation".
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