Mancunian

American  

[man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn] / mænˈkyu ni ən, -ˈkyun yən /

noun

1. a native or resident of Manchester, England.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Manchester, England, or its natives or residents.

Mancunian British  

/ mæŋˈkjuːnɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Manchester

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adjective

1. of or relating to Manchester

Etymology

Origin of Mancunian

1900–05; < Medieval Latin Mancuni ( um ) Manchester + -an

Example Sentences

And beyond Aitch, there are only a handful of northerners nominated for a Mobo this year too, including his fellow Mancunian Nemzzz, Liverpool viral sensation EsDeeKid and Huddersfield drill star Booter Bee.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The Mancunian plays Annie in Ryan Coogler's film, a role which has also earned her an Oscar nomination.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Stogia said she was "thrilled and excited" as a "proud Mancunian woman" to start campaigning in the constituency.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

"I'm going to have to try and pull something out of the bag. Half the flight will be everyone from Broadheath - it'll basically be a Mancunian flight!"

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Our bright little Mancunian friend would no more run us in now than if we were the brothers Turnbull.

From Psmith in the City by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)