What Are People From London Called?

Western Europe, United Kingdom
United Kingdom

People from London are called:

People from London are called Londoner.

Demonym:

Londoner

Pronunciation:

/ˈlʌndənər/

London landscape
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About London

  • Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.
  • One of the world's major global cities and leading financial centers.
  • Historic city founded by Romans around AD 47-50 as Londinium.
  • Major cultural center with numerous museums, theaters, and landmarks including Big Ben, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace.
  • Important transportation hub and center for international business, finance, arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, healthcare, media, tourism, and communications.

Quick Facts

Population:
8,982,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'Londinium', possibly derived from Celtic meaning 'place belonging to a man called Londinos' or from a pre-Celtic word meaning 'river place' or 'settlement on the wide river'.

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