Misnomer

Sofia Cruz

Definition

"[A] noun used to refer to the use of a wrong or inappropriate name." (Scribbr)

From Collins Dictionary:

Noun.

1. a misapplied or inappropriate name or designation

2. an error in naming a person or thing

Pronunciation

IPA: ˌmɪsˈnoʊ.mɚ 

Sample Sentences

"The Time of the Titans was the Fourth Age, sometimes called the Golden Age, which is definitely a misnomer... I know it was a time of darkness and savagery for mortals." ( Percy Jackson, p. 155)

"It was the scruffiest place I've ever stayed in, so "Grand Hotel" was a complete misnomer." (Cambridge Dictionary)

"'International Airport' is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local. " (Merriam-Webster)

"Herbal 'tea' is something of a misnomer because these drinks contain no tea at all." (Collins Dictionary)

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Etymology

Old French mesnomer

mes 'wrongly' + nomer 'to name'

From: https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=misnomer

Translations

French: terme inapproprié 

German: Fehlbezeichnung 

Polish: błędna nazwa 

Spanish: nombre equivocado 

Mandarin Chinese: 误称 

Korean: 그릇된 명칭 

Arabic: تسمية خاطئة 

Swahili: jina lisilo sahihi