What Is a Demonym? Definition, Meaning, and Examples
A demonym is the word for people from a place — like 'Parisian,' 'Texan,' or 'Japanese.' Learn the demonym definition, how demonyms are formed, and how they differ from nationality and ethnicity.
Caraqueño
/kəˈrɑːkəs/

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The name comes from the Caracas people, an Indigenous group of the Valley of Caracas. The city was founded by Diego de Losada in 1567.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Maracaibo
About 650 km west
People are called:
Maracaibero
About 150 km west
People are called:
Valenciano
Barquisimeto
About 350 km west
People are called:
Barquisimetano
A demonym is the word for people from a place — like 'Parisian,' 'Texan,' or 'Japanese.' Learn the demonym definition, how demonyms are formed, and how they differ from nationality and ethnicity.
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