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Meaning of demonym | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈdɛmənɪm/

Definitions

  1. A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.
  2. A pseudonym formed of an adjective.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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