It can refer to:
* People from a country: For example, "American" for someone from the United States.
* People from a city or region: For example, "New Yorker" or "Texan."
* People from a historical region or kingdom: For example, "Athenian" or "Spartan."
* People from a group or organization: For example, "Mormon" or "Jedi."
Examples of demonyms:
* Country: Australian, Canadian, Japanese
* City: Londoner, Parisian, Berliner
* Region: Californian, Texan, Midwesterner
* Historical: Roman, Viking, Egyptian
* Group: Quaker, Scientologist, Gamer
Note: While a demonym can technically be used to refer to anyone from a specific place, it often carries connotations about the people's culture, origin, or identity.