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What is the definition of demonym?

A demonym is a name for the inhabitants of a particular place.

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.

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