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			== See also ==
			* [[Country]]
			* [[City]]
			* [[Region]]
			* [[Population]]
			* [[Language]]

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	! Demonym (plural)		! Demonym (plural)
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	\| Vriendendam		\| [[Vriendendam]]
	\| Vriendendammer		\| Vriendendammer
	\| Vriendendammers		\| Vriendendammers
	\|-		\|-
	\| Tanoa		\| [[Tanoa]]
	\| Tanoan		\| Tanoan
	\| Tanoans		\| Tanoans
	\|-		\|-
	\| Rotterdam		\| [[Rotterdam]]
	\| Rotterdammer		\| Rotterdammer
	\| Rotterdammers		\| Rotterdammers

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'''Demonym''' refers to the term used to describe the residents or natives of a particular place within the Vrienden Universe.

A demonym identifies people based on their geographic origin. It may derive from a city, region, territory, or administrative entity. Demonyms are used for descriptive and classificatory purposes and do not inherently imply ethnicity, citizenship status, or political alignment unless explicitly defined in a specific context.

== Formation ==

Demonyms are typically formed using linguistic suffixes or structural adaptations of a place name. Common patterns include:

* Addition of suffixes (e.g., ''-er'', ''-ian'', ''-ese'')
* Adaptation to local language conventions
* Direct use of the place name without modification

The formation of demonyms may vary depending on the linguistic tradition associated with the location.

== Usage ==

Demonyms are used in:

* Article introductions
* Infobox fields (e.g., settlement or country templates)
* Descriptions of populations
* Administrative and statistical contexts

When multiple forms exist, the most widely recognized or officially adopted form is generally preferred.

== Examples ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Place
! Demonym (singular)
! Demonym (plural)
|-
| Vriendendam
| Vriendendammer
| Vriendendammers
|-
| Tanoa
| Tanoan
| Tanoans
|-
| Rotterdam
| Rotterdammer
| Rotterdammers
|}

== Notes ==

* Some locations may have more than one accepted demonym.
* Historical demonyms may differ from contemporary usage.
* In multilingual contexts, demonyms may vary by language.