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A short history of the concept of metonymy

Bogusław Bierwiaczonek

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The chapter starts with explaining the word and presenting some classical views on the concept. Moreover, the modern conceptual theory of metonymy is discussed, as well as views on metonymy and cognitive domains.

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The chapter starts with explaining the word and presenting some classical views on the concept. Moreover, the modern conceptual theory of metonymy is discussed, as well as views on metonymy and cognitive domains.

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The chapter starts with explaining the word and presenting some classical views on the concept. Moreover, the modern conceptual theory of metonymy is discussed, as well as views on metonymy and cognitive domains.

Key concepts: Metonymy, Linguistics, Cognitive linguistics, Metaphor and metonymy, Cognition, Psychology, Philosophy, Metaphor

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