English word exonymy comes from English -onymy, English exo- (Outside, external.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -onymy | English (eng) | Used to form nouns describing the the study, formation, or use of words or names. |
| exo- | English (eng) | Outside, external. |
| exonymy | English (eng) | The use of the name for a group or geographic region by outsiders, as opposed to that by its members or inhabitants. |