Endonym

Quick meaning: Endonym is a noun meaning A name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).

Meaning

A name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).

Example Sentences

The endonym is the basic toponymic exemplar and as such it needs to be understood properly. To do so we need to appreciate the context of space and place that produces it. Most endonyms arise from the elemental human relationship with space and place, and possess an intrinsic and enduring value which cannot normally be either bestowed or removed by political arbitrariness.

Word Forms

• endonyms

Synonyms for endonym

Depending on context, synonyms include autonym, selfname.

Antonyms for endonym

Common opposites include exonym, xenonym.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include endonymy, autonym, endoethnonym, autoethnonym, demonym, xenonym.

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