appellation
gb/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 10000
elnevezés, becenév, cím, oltalom alatt álló eredetmegjelölés, eredetmegjelölés, megnevezés
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
the appellation [name/title]
The city has earned the appellation "Silicon Valley of the East" because of its booming tech industry.
A város a virágzó techiparának köszönhetően kiérdemelte a „Kelet Szilícium-völgye” elnevezést.
He disliked the childish appellation his colleagues had given him in the office.
Nem szerette a gyerekes becenevet, amit a kollégái adtak neki az irodában.
In academic circles, that theory goes by the appellation "the strong form" of the hypothesis.
The restaurant truly deserves the appellation of "institution" in the local food scene.
She publishes under the appellation "J. L. Carter" rather than her full given name.
Learner examples
The singer is known by the appellation "Queen of Pop."
Az énekesnőt „a pop királynője” címmel ismerik.
He works under the appellation "Dr. Lee" at the clinic.
A rendelőben „Dr. Lee” néven dolgozik.
The city has the proud appellation of "Green Capital."
People gave him the funny appellation "Mr. Fix-It."
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "appellation" means "appeal" or "application" because the words look similar. "Appellation" only refers to a name or title, and it is formal. In everyday English, "name" or "title" is usually better.
Meaning
a name or title for something
Collocations
bear the appellation
|under the appellation
|known by the appellation
|honorific appellation
|scientific appellation
|deserve the appellation
Synonyms
name (More general and far more common; less formal than "appellation".)
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designation (Formal; often used for official or technical names.)
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title (Suggests an official or honorific name, especially for people or works.)
Antonyms
anonymity (Refers to having no known name or identity, the opposite of being clearly named.)
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namelessness (Describes the state of not having a specific name or title.)
Themes
language
|names
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special name or title that is used to talk about a person, group, place, or thing.
A specific name, label, or title by which a person, group, place, or thing is known or described.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[product] has the appellation [place name]
Only wines produced within the valley can carry the appellation on their labels.
Csak a völgyben előállított borok viselhetik a címkéjükön az eredetmegjelölést.
The cheese now enjoys a protected appellation of origin under European law.
A sajt európai jog szerint ma már oltalom alatt álló eredetmegjelölést élvez.
Consumers are increasingly paying attention to appellation as a sign of authenticity and quality.
This bottle comes from a small but highly regarded appellation in northern Italy.
New regulations tightened the rules for using the regional appellation on sparkling wines.
Learner examples
This wine has the appellation "Chianti Classico."
Ez a bor a „Chianti Classico” eredetmegjelölést viseli.
Only grapes from this valley can use that appellation.
Csak ebből a völgyből származó szőlő viselheti azt az eredetmegjelölést.
The label shows the appellation of the wine region.
The new law protects the appellation of this cheese.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this is just a fancy word for "brand". In this technical sense, an appellation is a legal place name showing where a product comes from and how it is made, not the company name.
Meaning
official origin label for products
Collocations
wine appellation
|appellation of origin
|controlled appellation
|protected appellation
|regional appellation
|prestigious appellation
Synonyms
denomination of origin (Used in some legal and wine contexts; similar idea but varies by country.)
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geographical indication (International legal term; broader and more technical than "appellation.")
Antonyms
table wine (In wine classification, often refers to wine without a recognized appellation or strict origin rules.)
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generic product (A product with no special protected origin or regional label.)
Themes
food
|law
|geography
|food_drink
Definition
An official place name on wine or food that shows it comes from a special region and follows special rules.
A legally defined and protected geographical name used to identify wine or other agricultural products that come from a particular region and follow specific production rules.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
3
megnevezés
B2
elnevezés
B2
Usage pattern:
the appellation of [something] as [name/title]
The appellation of the new policy as a "reform" was widely debated.
Az új intézkedés „reformként” való megnevezése széles körben vitát váltott ki.
Historians still argue about the original appellation of the ancient settlement.
A történészek még mindig vitatkoznak az ókori település eredeti elnevezéséről.
The committee’s careless appellation of the project caused confusion among stakeholders.
The solemn appellation of the monument reflected the nation’s grief.
Controversy surrounded the appellation of the group as a "movement" rather than a "party."
Learner examples
The king’s appellation of the city as the capital changed history.
A király várost fővárosként megnevező döntése megváltoztatta a történelmet.
Some people questioned the appellation of the law as a reform.
Egyesek megkérdőjelezték, hogy a törvényt reformként lehet-e megnevezni.
The appellation of the team as "champions" made them proud.
The appellation of the building as a museum came later.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with the more common sense of "a name." In this meaning, "appellation" is about the act of giving the name, not the name itself. In modern English, people usually say "the naming of" instead.
Meaning
the act of naming
Collocations
the appellation of
|by the appellation of
|bestowed the appellation
|received the appellation
|origin of the appellation
Synonyms
naming (More common and neutral; less formal than "appellation.")
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christening (Often used for naming ceremonies, especially for babies or ships; can be religious.)
Antonyms
removal of a name (General opposite process of taking away a name that was given.)
Themes
language
|history
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of choosing and giving a name or title to someone or something.
The act or process of giving a name, label, or title to someone or something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
appellation
IPA
GB/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ap - pel - la - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: appellation
- Plural: appellation, appellations
Word family
Forms
appellations
noun
Advanced or less common
appellative
adjective
Expressions
appellation d'origine contrôlée
1/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən dzɚˈɪd͡ʒɪn kˈɑntɹəl/
fixed phrase
technical
French controlled origin certification
A French label on wine and some foods that shows they come from a special region and follow strict rules.
Examples
- This wine carries the prestigious appellation d'origine contrôlée on its label.
- Producers fought hard to obtain an appellation d'origine contrôlée for their cheese.
appellation of origin
1/ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən əv ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
legal origin label for products
An official place name that shows a product comes from a special area and follows special rules.
Examples
- The new law protects the appellation of origin for several regional cheeses.
- Only olive oil meeting strict standards may use this appellation of origin.
bear the appellation
1/bˈɛɹ ðə ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
have a particular name
To officially or commonly have a particular name or title.
Examples
- Only wines from this valley may bear the appellation on their labels.
- Few cities truly bear the appellation of "global hub" in a meaningful way.
by the appellation of
1/bˈaɪ ðə ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
known by a certain name
Used to say what name is used for someone or something.
Examples
- Locally, the mountain is known by the appellation of "Sleeping Giant."
- He introduced himself by the appellation of "Professor Lane."
under the appellation of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ˌæpəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
using a particular name
Used to say that someone or something is called by a particular name or title.
Examples
- He writes crime novels under the appellation of "J. Black."
- The city was once known under the appellation of "New Amsterdam."