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What does nym mean?

"Nym" is a suffix meaning "name". It's often used in words to describe someone or something by their name or a substitute for their name.

Here are some examples:

* Pseudonym: A false name used by an author or someone else to conceal their identity.

* Nickname: A familiar, informal name used in place of a person's real name.

* Acronym: A word formed from the first letters of a name or phrase, like "NATO" for "North Atlantic Treaty Organization".

In general, "nym" signifies a name or a label used to identify something.

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