He had to choose between "Earthling" and "Terran" for their demonym.
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Demonym
/ˈdɛmənɪm/
Synonyms for "demonym" (12 found)
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Noun(3 words)
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Adjective(1 words)
demonymic adjective
Noun(2 words)
derivation baseethnonym
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Noun(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
national descriptor
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8 entriesAustralianCalifornianNew YorkerTexandemonymic adjectivedemonymic nounethnonymic adjectiveethnonymic noun
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6 entriesdemonym formationdemonym pluraldemonymic adjectiveendonym exonym distinctionethnonym usagegentilic form
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A demonym is the name or term for the residents of a particular locality.
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A demonym is typically - but not always - derived from a placename, though it is equally true that many countries are named for their inhabitants.
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The association of kiwi with New Zealand is so strong that 'Kiwi' is frequently used as a colloquial demonym for New Zealanders.
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