Metonymy

[avitaker512]

Can you give examples of metonymy? Also, what does "man of the cloth" mean?

[IvanV]

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''A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated (such as "crown" for "royalty"). Metonymy is also the rhetorical strategy of describing something indirectly by referring to things around it, such as describing someone's clothing to characterize the individual.''
Source: metonymy - definition and examples of metonymy


Man of the cloth - a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church.


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[IvanV]

Additionally, you might find this interesting/necessary:
Straight Dope Staff Report: What's the origin of "man of the cloth"?

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[Clark]

Can you give examples of metonymy?

Town = the inhabitants of a town
School = the students
House = the members of the House of Commons / Lords
The crown = monarchy
Glass = an article made of glass
Violin = a musician who plays the violin

[monty mike]

Can you give examples of metonymy?

It's a figure of speech in which something's name is substituted for another name that is either the same or similar in meaning.

'Westminster' and 'The Houses of Parliament' is one example.

Also, what does "man of the cloth" mean?

Another word for a clergyman, or a member of the Christian Church.

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[BobK]

Town = the inhabitants of a town
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... and Gown [= students, in a university town wear they wear (or wore) academic gowns]

See the third paragraph of this: Cambridge History UK


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PS Is this post post a me-too-nym