Gentilic

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnˈtiˈɫiˈsi/

Gentilic (adjective)

  1. Describing a word that shows the nationality or origin of a person or group.

Examples

  • The gentilic term describes the people of that country.
  • The gentilic form of a country describes its people.

Common collocations: gentilic adjective, gentilic form

Synonyms of Gentilic

Formal

Antonyms of Gentilic

  • Opposite of specific to a nation or group.