synonym
//ˈsɪnənɪm//
Noun
synonymSingular
synonymsPlural
1
A word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
"Happy" and "joyful" are synonyms.
2
A word or expression accepted as a figurative or symbolic substitute for another word or expression.
Hollywood has become a synonym for the American film industry.