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Definitions by Dobbin1969

the name foreigners use to describe a country or city

in contrast to endonym -- the name the natives use
exonym example...IRELAND (pronounced IRE-LAND) an appropriate EXONYM as they are always so bloody angry -- and ironically somebody will probably be angry that it has been pointed out to them

endonym example...ERIE (pronounced ERROR) an appropriate ENDONYM to acknowledge their mistake in leaving the United Kingdom
exonym by Dobbin1969 September 20, 2014
A mild to moderately sociopathic person who is unable to see the impact of their behavior on others. Someone who is completely self-absorbed.
"I'm getting really tired of listening to Christine whinge about her needs. She really is a prat."
Prat by Dobbin1969 January 22, 2013