What’s in a Demonym? A Note on a New and Uplifting Ethnonym
Ethnicity is all important in Fiji, and labels for the different ethnic groups are a constant source of debate. A significant proportion of Fiji’s population are descendants of indentured laborers from the Indian subcontinent. An appropriate name for these citizens has for a long time been a conten...
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| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2018-04-01
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| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/2150 |
| Summary: | Ethnicity is all important in Fiji, and labels for the different ethnic groups are a constant source of debate. A significant proportion of Fiji’s population are descendants of indentured laborers from the Indian subcontinent. An appropriate name for these citizens has for a long time been a contentious issue. In 2017 a new name was proposed; one that signals the beginning of a change in attitude. This note reports on the new name.
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| ISSN: | 0027-7738 1756-2279 |