Word of the Day: Exonym

Can you pronounce exonym?

Saturday, September 14, 2024

noun 1. A name for a place or group of people that is only used outside that place or group. "The exonym 'China' is used by English speakers." "Many Indigenous people have rejected the exonyms given to them by colonizers." "The French call Germany by the exonym 'Allemagne.'" Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, 1950s From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Exonym" is a neologism (newly coined word) that was first used by Australian geographer Marcel Aurousseau in his 1957 book, "The Rendering of Geographical Names." It comes from the Greek "exō," meaning "outside," and "-onym," a Greek noun-forming suffix. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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