exonym

ɛksˈɒnɪm

Definitions

1. noun

An alternative name for a place, people, or language, often used by outsiders or non-native speakers.

“The exonym ‘Tibet’ is commonly used in the Western world, while the native people of the region prefer the exonym ‘Bod’ or other names.”

Synonyms

  • endonym
  • ethnonym

Antonyms

  • endonym