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/ˈdɛmənɪm/ · noun
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place..
Why is it that people from the United States use American as their demonym?
The Logophile has my favourite demonym; I would write under it if he didn't.
Use demonym when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Demonym means A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place..
Common synonyms include gentilic.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Why is it that people from the United States use American as their demonym?
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