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Cascadian

Cascadian

9.9
A person who supports a Pacific Northwest movement for regional independence and nature protection
  • noun
  • /kæˈskeɪdiən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : cascadista
  • The Cascadian movement seeks to unite those who share a vision for a more sustainable and independent Pacific Northwest.

Examples

  • There's a slowly, quietly growing bioregional movement in northern CA, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia that's showing some interest in breaking off into a Cascadian nation that would be decidedly more left-wing than the US as a whole.

    Blog text (29)

  • As a proud Cascadian, she advocates for the preservation of the region's unique environment and culture.

  • I'm a Cascadian nationalist.

    Blog text (14)

  • Many Cascadians believe that regional autonomy could lead to better governance and environmental protection.

How Supportive

activist
6 3.7
Cascadian
  • Jargon
9.9
sympathizer
37 4.8
neutral
218 3.6
opponent
3.4

Surface Forms

Cascadian singular
Cascadians plural

Morphology

Cascadian = Cascadia (transparent) = Cascadia + ian

Formed via the productive demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian' attached to 'Cascadia', so 'Cascadian' as a supporter of the movement is predictably derived.

Etymology

Cascadian can also mean a supporter of the Cascadia movement for local self-rule and nature protection, and the word comes from Cascadia (from Cascade 'waterfall'), so it labels someone who cares for the region and its environment.