Washingtonian
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- noun
- /ˌwɔːʃɪŋˈtoʊniən/
- Luckily, Washingtonians have many options for boarding pets across the area.
- a lifelong Washingtonian
- native Washingtonian
- longtime Washingtonians
Examples
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If nothing else, we can at least be glad that Washingtonian voters once again have a chance to make their voices heard.
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Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Washingtonians, we live in dangerous times, times riddled with adversity.
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I welcome Mary Anne to this role, and I am confident she will continue to serve Washingtonians well.
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If reelected to a third term, I'll do my best as your governor to make sure that all the hopes and dreams of Washingtonians come true.
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Arnettia S. Wright is a lifelong Washingtonian, but she doesn't work on Capitol Hill, and she wasn't getting the information she needed about the October bailout bill from her office in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.
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As a lifelong Washingtonian, she felt a deep connection to the history and culture of the city.
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Many Washingtonians participate in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate spring.
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During her travels, she always enjoyed meeting other Washingtonians who shared stories about life in the capital.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Washingtonian = Washington (transparent) = Washington + ian
Standard demonym formation from the place name 'Washington' using '-ian' to form a noun meaning 'a resident or native of Washington, D.C.'.
Etymology
Washingtonian is made from Washington and -ian, meaning 'person from', just like librarian means 'person who works in a library'. So a Washingtonian is someone who comes from Washington, especially Washington, D.C.