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Vinony

demonym

noun

  1. name for a person from or resident in a place
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɛmənɪm/

noun

Etymology: From demo- + -onym, from Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). Possibly revived in 1997 by Paul Dickson of Merriam-Webster.

  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.”