Michigander
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Michigander
1825–35, blend of Michigan and gander, name first applied to Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territory (1813–31)
Example Sentences
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"My heart is with the families who lost loved ones and the Michiganders who were injured yesterday."
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
"I want to thank all the first responders on the ground who reacted quickly to keep Michiganders safe," she wrote in a post on X.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
What may be surprising, though, is where the Mitten’s locus of power seems to emanate from these days—as well as the types of Michiganders who are gaining national attention and power as a result.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2024
The campaign has been “working to ensure that Black Michiganders are aware of all the promises made and kept by” Biden, said Eddie McDonald, senior adviser for Biden-Harris in Michigan, in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
But father and daughter searched the sky before sunset in vain, and finally we had to ask the "Moonstruck Michiganders" how to see Venus while the sun was shining.
From Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place by Rogers, Julia Ellen
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