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Record 1 2012-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toponymy
  • Language (General)
DEF

Each of two or more toponyms employed in reference to a single topographic feature.

OBS

Examples: Hull, Kingston upon Hull; Vesterhavet, Nordsee; Swansea, Abertawe; Johannesburg, Egoli.

OBS

alternate name: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymie
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
DEF

Nom utilisé [...] pour désigner une entité topographique en lieu et place du toponyme officiel.

OBS

Monte Cervino (Mont Cervin) et Matterhorn; Mer du Nord et Nordsee.

OBS

allonyme; nom parallèle : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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