ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Autolinguonym

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɪŋ.ɡwə.nɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Autolinguonym is a noun meaning A language name of endonymic (native) origin, created and used by native speakers as designations for their language.

Meaning

A language name of endonymic (native) origin, created and used by native speakers as designations for their language.

Example Sentences

"Gaelg" is the autolinguonym of Manx.

Word Forms

Synonyms for autolinguonym

Depending on context, synonyms include autoglossonym, autoglottonym.

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