Catatan: Terjemahan untuk entri ini sedang dalam peninjauan kualitas, sehingga sebagian konten untuk sementara hanya ditampilkan dalam bahasa Inggris.
Entri ini belum diterjemahkan ke bahasa Anda, sehingga versi aslinya ditampilkan di bawah.
cognomen
This term carries a scholarly and archaic tone, typically appearing in historical texts or genealogical studies rather than everyday conversation. It evokes the structured naming conventions of antiquity, specifically the Roman system where a third name was added to distinguish individuals within a larger clan.
While it can be used as a formal synonym for a surname, it often implies a name that was earned or assigned based on a personal characteristic or achievement, rather than one simply inherited. It functions as a precise technical term for an appellation that serves as a marker of identity or lineage.
Meanings
Examples
The historian explained how the Roman cognomen often originated from a physical characteristic.
I wonder if my ancestors had a different cognomen before the records were lost.
He adopted a new cognomen to hide his true identity from the authorities.
Cicero is a famous example of a cognomen that describes a physical trait.
The old manuscript lists each soldier by their praenomen and cognomen.
She was known by a colorful cognomen among her childhood friends.
The nobility took great pride in the prestige associated with their cognomen.