topónimo
place name, toponym
noun toh-POH-nee-moh Rare
Origin: From Greek topos (place) + onoma (name).
Usage Note
Topónimo is the technical linguistic term for a proper name that identifies a geographical location — a city, river, mountain, etc. The related abstract noun is toponimia (the study or collection of place names). The word is used in linguistics, cartography, and historical writing, and is not common in casual conversation.
Examples
"El topónimo 'Madrid' tiene origen árabe."
Natural Translation
The place name 'Madrid' has Arabic origin.

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