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Definitions

Noun

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

   "During the Civil War, many Kentuckians found themselves fighting their own family members."

2. 2
   a native or resident of Kentucky wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the US state of Kentucky. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

kaintuckbluegrass staterbluegrass staterkaintuck

Example

More examples

"During the Civil War, many Kentuckians found themselves fighting their own family members."

Etymology

From Kentucky + -an.

Related phrases

united states of america

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