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Endonym

term category

Endonym

A self-name used by a people, place, or language community.

What this term is

A self-name used by a people, place, or language community.

What it is not

Not automatically present in every older 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

ExonymAmazigh

Sources / source notes

Library feature

Who are the Amazigh?

Publisher: Princeton University Library

Used for: Amazigh/Imazighen naming, cultural framing, and self-naming context.

Caution: Use respectfully and avoid treating one feature as exhaustive.

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