eponymous UK /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/US /əˈpɑnəməs/ adjective2 •Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.Prince Hamlet is the eponymous protagonist of the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet.Robinson Crusoe is the eponymous hero of the book. •Of a thing: named after a person or entity.The American singer-songwriter Madonna released her eponymous album in 1983. formsmore eponymous · most eponymous