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Demonym
/ˈdɛmənɪm/
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.
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noun
- 1
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?"
- 2
A pseudonym formed of an adjective.
"The Logophile has my favourite demonym; I would write under it if he didn't."
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