Epithet
/ˈɛpəˌθɛt/
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Definition
(noun) A term used to characterize a person or thing.
Sentence Examples
How did Vlad the Impaler get his epithet?
Tom was fired for using a racial epithet at work.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The history book often used 'The Great' as an ____ for the famous ancient king.