Appellation vs Demonym - What's the difference?
appellation | demonym |
or designation.
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An indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place that is derived from the name of the place.
(obsolete) A pseudonym formed of an adjective.
As nouns the difference between appellation and demonym
is that appellation is or designation while demonym is a name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place that is derived from the name of the place.appellation
English
Noun
(en noun)- "I'll not," retorted "Teeter" Nelson, whose first name was Harry, but who had gained his appellation because of a habit he had of "teetering" on his tiptoes when reciting in class. "I've got Peaches all right," and there was a struggle between the two lads, one trying to throw a snowball, and the other trying to prevent him.
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* ("appellation" on Wikipedia) ----demonym
English
(wikipedia demonym)Noun
(en noun)- Why is it that people from the United States use American as ''their'' demonym ?
- The Logophile has my favourite demonym , I would write under it if he didn't.
