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Alabaman

Alabaman

2.7
A person from the state of Alabama in the United States
  • noun
  • /ˌæləˈbæmən/
translation icon : alabamense
  • Many Alabamans enjoy southern cuisine.

Examples

  • She met several Alabamans at the conference in Atlanta.

  • Many Alabamans take pride in their state's long history and vibrant culture.

  • The hurricane caused major disruptions for Alabamans living near the coast.

  • She is a proud Alabaman.

  • An Alabaman native, she takes great pride in the traditions of her home state.

  • The Alabaman community rallied together to support local businesses during the pandemic.

  • As an Alabaman, he loves attending the annual state fair every summer.

Synonyms

Alabamian
vsAlabaman
1 3.9

A person who was born in or lives in the state of Alabama

has identical meaning but is an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

Alabaman singular
Alabamans plural

Morphology

Alabaman = Alabama (transparent) = Alabama + an

The suffix '-an' is a common English suffix used to denote people from a place.

Etymology

Alabaman comes from the place name Alabama, which itself comes from a Native American word often written as 'Alibamu' and thought to mean something like 'vegetation gatherers' or a 'tribal town'. The ending -an is the same as in American or Canadian, so Alabaman simply means a person 'from' Alabama.