English

Noun

demonym ‎(plural demonyms)

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

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

2. (obsolete) A pseudonym formed of an adjective.

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

Synonyms

• gentilic

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See also

• Category:Demonyms