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Name Types

The several types of appellations in Pleiades

name of unknown type — by admin — last modified Sep 10, 2009 05:02 AM

A name is classified as "unknown" only when the type of name cannot be determined, usually because a primary source is fragmentary or provides insufficient context.

geographic name — by admin — last modified Sep 10, 2009 05:02 AM

The proper name of a geographic feature.

undefined — by admin — last modified Sep 10, 2009 05:02 AM

A name is classified as "undefined" when no determination as to its type has yet been made.

ethnic name — by admin — last modified Sep 10, 2009 05:02 AM

The noun or adjective applied to an individual, people or tribe associated with a geographic feature.