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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The Michigander spent years as a top aide to progressive ex-Rep.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
The invitation came from my cousin’s mother-in-law, a vivacious, talkative Michigander who was absolutely thrilled that I was swinging through Kalamazoo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
In statement that did not reference the campaign against him, Mr Biden thanked "every Michigander who made their voice heard today".
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
“For the next four years, our task is to ensure that every Michigander, present and future, can succeed,” Whitmer said to the nearly 1,000 people in attendance.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
"I see how it is," he said to two of his colleagues; "you are a Virginian, and you are a South Carolinian; I am not a Michigander, I am an American."
From Abraham Lincoln by Godfrey Rathbone Benson, Baron Charnwood
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