endonym
Imazighen
Plural self-naming frame for Amazigh peoples.
What this term is
Plural self-naming frame for Amazigh peoples.
What it is not
Not automatically interchangeable with every historical exonym in every source.
Why it gets confused
It gets confused when spelling similarity, older source language, translation, public memory, or broad regional labels are treated as if they prove the same claim.
How to use it responsibly
Name the source, date, region, and category of term before using it in public copy.
Related terms
Sources / source notes
Library feature
Who are the Amazigh?
Publisher: Princeton University Library
Used for: Amazigh/Imazighen naming, cultural framing, and self-naming context.
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