appellation

[ ap-uh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. a name, title, or designation.
2. appellative ( def 1 ).
3. the act of naming.

appellation

/ ˌæpɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. an identifying name or title
2. the act of naming or giving a title to

Other Words From

• misap·pel·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellation¹

1400–50; late Middle English appelacion < Old French < Latin appellātiōn- (stem of appellātiō ) a naming, equivalent to appellāt ( us ) ( appellate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The alliteration continued with appellations like “Vindictive, vile villain violates voters’ vision” – truly a gem from Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.

From Salon

“My name is Austin Richard Post,” he said, dropping his government appellation.

From Los Angeles Times

That appellation would imply that the reptiles are likely to attack without provocation.

From Science Magazine

Beijing has labeled Lai a “Taiwan independence element,” an appellation he has not repudiated and which carries little or no stigma in Taiwan.

From Seattle Times

Some governments, particularly in Europe, designated appellations—strictly circumscribed regions with rules on how and where a varietal such as burgundy, rioja or barolo was legally allowed to grow and be produced.

From Scientific American

Related Words

• moniker
• sobriquet