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DEMONYM
/ˈdɛmənɪm/NounDE-monymde-monym · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From demo- + -onym, from Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). Possibly revived in 1997 by Paul Dickson of Merriam-Webster.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gentilic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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