Houstonian
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- proper noun
- /huːˈstoʊniən/
- As a Houstonian, he loves attending the annual rodeo that showcases Texas traditions.
- a native Houstonian
- a former Houstonian
- fellow Houstonians
Examples
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A proud Houstonian, she always speaks highly of her hometown's cultural diversity.
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Are Houstonians just too bad at driving not to be able to share the road with light rail trains?
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My connection to Rice, like many other residents here, is because I am a Houstonian.
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This inferiority complex that many Houstonians have about the city really needs to stop.
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As a Houstonian and Texans fan, I share this sentiment regarding Andre Johnson.
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There is no question that the city is big; Houstonians value size and relish superlatives.
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Like many Houstonians, she found the charm of Europe and New England to reside primarily in their oldness.
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Instead, the courteous host—Houstonians are courteous people—might suggest a drive through the city.
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The Buffalo Bayou Invasive Plant Eradication Unit is a traveling artwork that educates Houstonians on the need to exterminate invasive plant species along Buffalo Bayou.
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Every Houstonian knows the best places to enjoy barbecue in the city.
Synonyms
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A person born in or living in the state of Texas in the United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Houstonian is formed from the place name Houston and the suffix -ian, which means 'from' or 'belonging to', just like Bostonian. That's why a Houstonian is someone who is from or connected to Houston.