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.

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The name means 'Little Venice' in Spanish. In 1499, Alonso de Ojeda saw Indigenous lake dwellings on Lake Maracaibo and compared them to Venice.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Western border
People are called:
Colombian
Southern border
People are called:
Brazilian
Trinidad and Tobago
Across the Gulf of Paria
People are called:
Trinidadian
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.
From Angelenos and Phoenicians to Minneapolitians and Salt Lakers, discover 25 U.S. city demonyms that break normal grammar rules, along with the fascinating history behind them.
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