As nouns the difference between demon and demonym
is that
demon is demon while
demonym is a name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place that is derived from the name of the place.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
demon Alternative forms
* daemon, (typically only used today for the sense of 'a Greek or Roman godling' )
* daimon (''typically only used in the sense of 'inner spirit' or 'personal guardian')
Noun
( en noun)
An evil spirit.
A fallen angel or Satanic divinity; a false god.
One’s inner spirit or genius, a daimon.
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A genius, a lar, the protective spirit or godling of a place, household, or individual.
A foible; a flaw in a person’s character.
- The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth.
Someone of remarkable or diabolical energy or ability.
- He’s a demon at the card tables.
(figurative) Anything with malevolent effects.
- the demon drink
Usage notes
The original Greek and Roman meanings often employ synonyms or the variant spellings daimon' or ' daemon to differentiate them from the more common ecclesiastical sense.
Synonyms
* See also
Related terms
* demonic
* demonize
* demoness
See also
* imp
* succubus
* vampire
* angel
* hell
* possession
* possessed
* dragon
* werewolf
* devil
* larva
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demonym Noun
( en noun)
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place that is derived from the name of the place.
- Why is it that people from the United States use American as ''their'' demonym ?
(obsolete) A pseudonym formed of an adjective.
- The Logophile has my favourite demonym , I would write under it if he didn't.
Synonyms
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