demonym
Meaning
Noun
- A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.
- A pseudonym formed of an adjective.
Related
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Origin
- From Ancient Greek δῆμος + ὄνυμα. Possibly coined or revived in 1997 by Paul Dickson of Merriam-Webster in a manner similar to other "nyms".
- demo- + -onym
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