DEMONYM

Etymology

Noun

demonym (plural demonyms)

A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

(obsolete) A pseudonym formed of an adjective.

Synonyms

• gentilic

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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