patronym
英 ['pætrənɪm]
美 ['pætrənɪm]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.=patronymic
网络释义
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor, typically by the addition of a prefix or suffix (e.g., Johnson, O'Brien)
例证
1. Johnson, Thompson, and MacDonald are all examples of surnames derived from patronyms.
2. In some cultures, like Iceland, patronyms are still commonly used as part of a person's full name.