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Torontonian

Torontonian

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Relating to Toronto, its people or culture
  • adjective
  • /tɔːrənˈtoʊniən/
: torontiano
  • I figured you would get a couple of pictures of the CN Tower and other Torontonian landmarks, so I thought Honest Ed's was a great idea.

Examples

  • The festival showcased various Torontonian artists and their unique contributions to the city's vibrant culture.

  • Preferred pit stop was Toronto with 34 sightings, which lends itself well to the Torontonian belief that it is the center of the universe.

    Blog text (31)

  • Phil told me a distinctively Torontonian war story about a soiree held at the performance space.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Many Torontonian cafes offer a diverse range of international cuisine reflecting the city's multiculturalism.

  • During the summer, Torontonian streets come alive with music and events that celebrate local talent.

Surface Forms

Torontonian positive

Morphology

Torontonian = Toronto (transparent) = Toronto + ian

Formed from the place name 'Toronto' plus the productive demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian', so the relation is directly recognizable.

Etymology

Torontonian comes from the city name Toronto plus the ending -ian, which means 'from' or 'of', just like Canadian. The name Toronto comes from a Native word often said to mean 'where trees stand in the water' or 'meeting place', so Torontonian describes something that is 'from Toronto' or shows the city's character.