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Michigander

Michigander

7.9
A person who was born in or lives in Michigan
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændər/
translation icon : michigandense
  • So to those people who are saying, OK, I guess New Yorkers want crime and Michiganders want lockdowns, what do you think?

He is a native Michigander who grew up in metro Detroit.

Examples

  • As a proud Michigander, she loves to share stories about the Great Lakes.

  • Being a lifelong Michigander, he has experienced the state's beautiful seasons firsthand.

  • He is a native Michigander who grew up in metro Detroit.

    Harvard University

  • Many Michiganders enjoy outdoor activities, especially boating and hiking.

Synonyms

Wolverine
vsMichigander
  • Informal
1 7.2

A person who lives in or comes from Michigan

is the neutral term for a native or resident without nickname

Compounds

Michigander pride
  • US
8.2

A strong feeling of pride about being from Michigan

Surface Forms

Michigander singular
Michiganders plural

Morphology

Michigander = Michigan (transparent) = Michigan + er

Formed by adding the demonymic suffix '-er' to the place name 'Michigan'; the meaning 'resident/native of Michigan' is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Michigander comes from a playful mix of Michigan and gander, where 'gander' means 'male goose'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a 'Michigan gander' — that image of a person from Michigan — which is why Michigander means a native or resident of the state of Michigan.