2 definition by cwfisher

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A name for a resident of a place which is derived from the name of that particular place.

A demonym is also called a gentilic.

"The demonym for a person from Chicago is Chicagoan."

by cwfisher September 19, 2009

A demonym for a person from Indianapolis, Indiana.

"If you you hail from Indianapolis than your a Indianapolitan."

by cwfisher September 19, 2009