Kansan

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or resident of the state of Kansas in the United States of America.

    "A couple of decades ago, Thomas Frank published “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” based on befuddlement that Kansans were apparently voting against their economic self-interest. Doesn’t economics drive voting behavior?"

  2. 2
    a native or resident of Kansas wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or pertaining to, Kansas or its culture. not-comparable

Example

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"A couple of decades ago, Thomas Frank published “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” based on befuddlement that Kansans were apparently voting against their economic self-interest. Doesn’t economics drive voting behavior?"

Etymology

From Kansas + -an.

Related phrases

united states of america

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