Nowovian

Nowovian is a fictional demonym used to describe the inhabitants of Nowovia, a fictional region or nation that appears in multiple works of speculative fiction. It is not associated with any real population. The term is typically formed by adding the suffix -ian to the place name Nowovia or a root Nowov-, following common naming conventions in fantasy and science fiction.

Because Nowovia is fictional and its geography varies by author, there is no single canonical Nowovian. Different works may place Nowovia in different settings, ranging from a medieval-style kingdom to a postindustrial or spacefaring polity. Consequently, Nowovians may be portrayed with diverse political systems, economies, and cultural practices.

Language and culture are similarly variable. In some stories, Nowovian is an independent language with its own grammar and vocabulary; in others, Nowovians speak the same language as neighboring peoples or use a colonial lingua franca. Cultural traits—such as clothing, art, cuisine, and religious or secular traditions—are defined by the creator of each work, leading to a wide range of possible representations.

Because the term Nowovian is used across disparate works, readers should consult the specific source to understand the portrayal of Nowovians and Nowovia, including geography, history, language, and social structure as they are depicted in that work.