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namesake

noun

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Meaning

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A person who is called by the same name as another person.

Example Sentence

My daughter is her grandmother's namesake, sharing the same first name.

Usage Note

To identify someone who shares a name with another, often to show respect or connection. For instance, a child named after a parent or famous person is their namesake.

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