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Iowan

American

[ahy-uh-wuhn] / ˈaɪ ə wən /

adjective

of or relating to Iowa.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa.

Iowan British

/ ˈaɪəʊən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa

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adjective

of or relating to Iowa or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Iowan

First recorded in 1840–50; Iow(a) + -an

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Iowan

Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”

From Slate ● May 28, 2026

New York pizza may be the gold standard for connoisseurs, but Iowan pizza packs a profit punch.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

“I’m the best fixer in Washington, period. Full stop,” said the 48-year-old Iowan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

“It's also important for people to know that this has ripple effects, that this is going to affect every single Iowan no matter what.”

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2024

It thickens to the Iowan drift border, but is not found upon that drift.

From The Elements of Geology by Norton, William Harmon

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