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Meaning of demonym

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

demonym

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛmənɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

    Example: Why is it that people from the United States use American as their demonym?

  2. A pseudonym formed of an adjective.

    Example: The Logophile has my favourite demonym; I would write under it if he didn't.