Washingtonian

//ˌwɑʃɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

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

    "Any real Washingtonian will be quick to tell you that "Washington state" is a university."

  2. 2
    a native or resident of the state of Washington wordnet
  3. 3
    An inhabitant or a resident of Washington, D.C.

    "Many a hardworking Washingtonian have expressed their frustrations at the influx of rich Marylanders moving into their city."

  4. 4
    a native or resident of the city of Washington wordnet
  5. 5
    A member of the Washingtonian movement, a 19th-century sobriety support group. historical
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or pertaining to, the U.S. state of Washington or its culture. not-comparable

    "His concern for the cause of environmental protection was very Washingtonian of him."

  2. 2
    Of, or pertaining to, Washington, D.C., or its culture. not-comparable

    "Good jazz music has long been held up as a hallmark of authentic Washingtonian culture."

  3. 3
    Of, or pertaining to, the life, values, or presidential administration of George Washington. not-comparable

    "By appearing in uniform, Jackson was able to convey his strong character through these images. Jackson had seized on one element of the Washingtonian myth and clung to it."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or in the state of Washington wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to the capital of the United States wordnet
  3. 3
    of or relating to the people who run the federal government wordnet
  4. 4
    of or relating to or in the manner of George Washington wordnet

Example

More examples

""I live in Washington, and everyone swears like sailors." "As a fellow Washingtonian, I agree.""

Etymology

From Washington + -ian.

Related phrases

united states of america

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