Virginian

//vɚˈd͡ʒɪnjən// adj, noun

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Definitions

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

    "She was a Virginian of South American descent and had lived in Richmond for most of her life."

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

    "His polite demeanor instantly gave him away as being a Virginian and not a Marylander."

Example

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"His polite demeanor instantly gave him away as being a Virginian and not a Marylander."

Etymology

From Virginia + -an.

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