Demonym

noun

/ˈdɛmənɪm/

Definitions

1.nounA 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.nounA pseudonym formed of an adjective.

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

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