Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demonym
noun
/ˈdɛm.ə.nɪm/
Definition
A term used to describe the name for the residents or natives of a particular place.
Examples
- The demonym for people from Canada is Canadian.
- Inhabitants of Brazil are known as Brazilians.
- People from Tokyo are called Tokyoites.
Meaning
A demonym provides a way to refer to the people from a specific location, typically based on the name of that place.
Synonyms
- Gentile
- Resident name
- Nati e
