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Exonym

Definition: An exonym is a name given by one group of people to a place or region that is different from the name used by the inhabitants of that place.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A name given by outsiders to a geographical area.
2. A term used to refer to a word or name that is used differently in different languages.

Sample Sentences:

• The exonyms "Munich" and "München" refer to the same city, but are used by different language speakers.
• The English name "Germany" is an exonym for the country known as "Deutschland" in German.

Possible Related Products: Geography Books, Language Books