Iowan

American  

[ahy-uh-wuhn] / ˈaɪ ə wən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Iowa.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Iowa.

Iowan British  

/ ˈaɪəʊən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Iowa

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adjective

1. of or relating to Iowa or its inhabitants

Etymology

Origin of Iowan

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

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Example Sentences

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Iowan

The now 44-year-old governor-elect appealed to Iowan voters using a campaign centered on public education, affordable living, anti-corruption and bipartisanship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

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

In a statement, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds described Coady as a “young Iowan who heroically answered his nation’s call to duty and gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

For example, Shimek, who has made almost a lifelong study of the Iowan loess, emphasizes the fact that there is often an accumulation of stones and pebbles at its base.

From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington

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