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.
Regiomontano
/ˌmɒntəˈreɪ/

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The city was founded in 1596 and named after Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, the Count of Monterrey, who was then the Viceroy of New Spain.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
San Pedro Garza García
Adjoining the city
People are called:
Sampetrino
Saltillo
About 85 km southwest
People are called:
Saltillense
Nuevo Laredo
About 230 km northeast
People are called:
Nuevolaredense
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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