Manc

Manc is a colloquial demonym used to describe a person from Manchester, a city in the northwest of England. It is a shortened form of Mancunian, the standard demonym for residents of Manchester.

The form Mancunian derives from Mancunium, the Roman name for the site that became Manchester, and Manc emerged in informal speech and writing as a concise, friendly form. In plural usage, Manc can appear as Mancs to refer to a group of people from Manchester.

Geographically, Manc is most common among residents of Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester area, and it is widely understood in Britain. It is primarily used in casual conversation, social media, and local journalism; in formal contexts, Mancunian or Manchester resident is preferred.

In cultural terms, the word can surface in music, sports, and popular culture associated with Manchester, reflecting local identity. It is easy to confuse with Manx, the term for people from the Isle of Man; otherwise, there is no direct relation.