demonym

Definition

A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "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."