# demonym

> English word · Noun · IPA /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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/demonym