Californian

British

/ ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪən /

adjective

of or relating to California or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of California

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Example Sentences

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A vast majority of Californians vote by mail.

From Los Angeles Times

To professionally announce her arrival in Los Angeles, Ayewa has been working on a California-centric Moor Mother album, which includes collaborations with a number of Californian artists.

From Los Angeles Times

Aggrieved Californians might appeal to the state’s political-corruption watchdog, the California Fair Political Practices Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

Californian police were criticised for not testing for impairment.

From BBC

Mosquitoes are biting into Southern Californians’ ankles a little too early in the year.

From Los Angeles Times

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