Definition

A name used to identify a specific ethnic group or people.

Example

The term 'Hispanic' is an ethnonym that refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term ethnonym?

Yeah, it's interesting how it relates to people's identities.

I find it fascinating how each ethnonym carries a unique history.

Absolutely, it really shows the diversity in cultures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethnonym → It is formed from "ethnos" (from Greek, meaning nation or people) and "-onym" (from Greek "onoma", meaning name). The word refers to a name that denotes a specific ethnic group or people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethnos' meaning 'people' and '-onym' meaning 'name' — this helps you remember that an ethnonym is a name for a specific group of people.

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