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Demonym

Definition:

A demonym refers to the name given to the people who inhabit a specific place, whether it be a country, city, state, or region.

Examples:

As a Noun:

  • The demonym for someone from Australia is an Australian.
  • If you are from London, you are called a Londoner.
  • Canadians are the demonym for people from Canada.

As an Adjective:

  • She proudly identified herself as a New Yorker, a well-known demonym for residents of New York.
  • The Spaniard culture strongly resonates with the Madrid demonym.
  • Being an Angeleno, she loves the vibrant lifestyle of Los Angeles.

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