glossonym

/ˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/

UK: /ˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/

ꞬLⱭ · sə · nɪm (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The name of a language.

Etymology

From glosso- + -onym.

Example Sentences

"Irish is the glossonym of the native language of Ireland."

Related Words

exonym xenonym endonym