The terms autonym, endonym, exonym and xenonym are formed by adding specific prefixes to the Greek root word
The … See more

Endonyms and exonyms can be divided in three main categories:
• endonyms and exonyms of place names (toponyms),
• endonyms and exonyms of human names (anthroponyms), including names of … See more

By their relation to endonyms, all exonyms can be divided into three main categories:
• those derived from different roots, as in the case of Germany for Deutschland;
• those that are cognate words, diverged only in pronunciation… See more

Many exonyms result from adaptations of an endonym into another language, mediated by differences in phonetics, while others may result from translation of the endonym, or as a reflection of the specific relationshi… See more

During the late 20th century, the use of exonyms often became controversial. Groups often prefer that outsiders avoid exonyms where they have come to be used in a pejorative way. For example, Romani people often … See more

Matisoff wrote, "A group's autonym is often egocentric, equating the name of the people with 'mankind in general,' or the name of the language with 'human speech'."
In … See more

Although the pronunciation for several names of Chinese cities such as Beijing and Nanjing has not changed for quite some time while in Mandarin Chinese (although the prestige dialect shifted from Nanjing dialect… See more