proper name n a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized Synonym(s) proper noun Antonym(s) common_noun
News & Articles proper name State board considers renaming South Dakota places containing the name 'negro' What's in a name? Members of a state board on giving geographic places their proper name think quite a bit, if those names may be offensive to others. June 18, 2013 - KSFY Sioux Falls