demonym

UK /ˈdɛmənɪm/ US /ˈdɛmənɪm/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

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

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

A pseudonym formed of an adjective.

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

ADJ.

favourite, new

DEMONYM + NOUN

-, zealanders

ADV.

typically

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

Wiktionary

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

Wiktionary

He had to choose between "Earthling" and "Terran" for their demonym.

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A demonym is the name or term for the residents of a particular locality.

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A demonym is typically - but not always - derived from a placename, though it is equally true that many countries are named for their inhabitants.

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The association of kiwi with New Zealand is so strong that 'Kiwi' is frequently used as a colloquial demonym for New Zealanders.

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i Register

In some senses, demonym is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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