demonym

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But what you may not know is that a name commonly given to the residents of a place is called a demonym (from Greek demos, the people, + - nym, name).

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  • But what you may not know is that a name commonly given to the residents of a place is called a demonym (from Greek demos, the people, + - nym, name). —  About.com Grammar & Composition
  • This demonym (derived from the name of the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology) was introduced by Arthur C. C.arke in his novel —  About.com Grammar & Composition
 

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