Exonym

Synonyms of exonym

• foreign name
• alien name
• exoglot

Antonyms of exonym

• endonym
• native name

Collocations of exonym

exonym refers to

Frequency: 70 %

An exonym refers to a name given to a place by outsiders.

exonym used for

Frequency: 65 %

The exonym 'Germany' is used for the country known as 'Deutschland' by its inhabitants.

exonym derived from

Frequency: 50 %

The exonym 'Japan' is derived from the Chinese word 'Riben'.

exonym also known as

Frequency: 45 %

The exonym 'Persia' is also known as 'Iran'.

exonym different from

Frequency: 40 %

An exonym is different from an endonym, which is the name used by the natives of a place.

Idiomatic Expressions for exonym

• Phrase: exonym vs endonym
  Meaning: refers to the contrast between the external name given to a place or group of people by outsiders (exonym) and the internal name used by the locals themselves (endonym)
  Usage: The discussion revolved around the differences between exonyms and endonyms in the context of geographical naming.