Alexandrian
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- noun
- /ˌælɪɡˈzændriən/
:
alejandrino
- As an Alexandrian, she felt a deep connection to the landmarks that defined her hometown.
Examples
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Meanwhile, war raged on in the world, and it suddenly became apparent to the Alexandrians that there was a huge desert.
Fiction book (1994) -
Uh, Alexandrian.
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This bridge had a large arc through which the Alexandrians could potentially send ships.
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The boy, who was dressed as a Greek and holding the hand of a bearded, Greek-looking man, must be an Alexandrian.
Fiction book (1998) -
The city initiative aims to bring local residents into planning processes through a series of community dialogues and begin a conversation about how Alexandrians can best participate in shaping the city's future.
Blog text (23) -
Alexandrians listed these and other principles for ideal civic engagement during the first "What's Next, Alexandria?" citizen engagement meeting Thursday at First Baptist Church on King Street.
Blog text (23) -
On their own initiative rather than their governments, European consuls and residents were claiming extraterritoriality and freedom from the jurisdiction of local courts. European Alexandrians' arrogance, noticed by Bayle St John in 1846, increased thereafter.
Academic text (2010) -
The Alexandrians celebrated their city's rich history during the festival.
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Many Alexandrians gathered at the waterfront to enjoy the sunset over the Mediterranean.
Compounds
- Indian
A tree from southern India and Malaysia with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Alexandrian = Alexandria (transparent) = Alexandria + an
The suffix '-an' is a common English suffix used to denote belonging or origin, making the meaning clear.
Etymology
Alexandrian comes from the city Alexandria, which was named for the famous leader Alexander; his name comes from Greek parts alex- 'to defend' and -andros 'man', so an Alexandrian is simply a person from that city.