demonym Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈdɛmənɪm/
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Demonym as a 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.
Demonym in a Sentence
Why is it that people from the United States use American as their demonym?
The Logophile has my favourite demonym; I would write under it if he didn't.
Word Forms & Grammar
demonym (plural demonyms)
Origin of Demonym
From demo- + -onym, from Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”).[1] Possibly revived in 1997 by Paul Dickson of Merriam-Webster.
Demonym at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛmənɪm/ |
| Meaning | A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place |
| Plural | demonyms |