metonymy

• Figura de linguagem em que um termo é substituído por outro com o qual mantém uma relação de proximidade ou contiguidade, como o todo pela parte, a causa pelo efeito, o autor pela obra ou o continente pelo conteúdo; por exemplo, dizer 'contar as cabeças' em vez de 'contar as pessoas'.

A figure of speech in which the name of an attribute or feature is substituted for the name of the thing itself, as in 'they counted heads' to mean people.

1. C1formal

   A figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, such as using 'the crown' to refer to the monarchy.

   Metonímia

   • In the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword,' 'pen' is a metonymy for writing and 'sword' for military force.
   • 'The White House issued a statement' uses metonymy, where the building stands for the president and their administration.
   • 'Hollywood is known for its movies' is a metonymy, as the place name represents the American film industry.