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Novocastrian is used, Geordie may have been 'reappropriated' but I still think it's loaded with connotation - you can see that from the fact it also describes the (thick) accent, which isn't the case for all demonyms.

If I overheard Leodensian or Wulfrunian, I'd think the speakers were comparing school ties. Or talking about local (rugby) football teams.



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