Alaskan
adjective
of or relating to Alaska or its inhabitants.
Alaskan
American
[uh-la-skuhn]
/ əˈlæ skən /
adjective
noun
alaskan
British
/ əˈlæskən /
adjective
noun
Example Sentences
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It began on April 3, 2012, an ordinary morning for Ken Jouppi, who had spent decades flying people, mail, and groceries across the Alaskan interior.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
A massive 'megatsunami' wave created when part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea is the second tallest ever recorded – and a reminder of the risks posed by melting glaciers, say scientists.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
As it stands, results over the past 30 to 40 days have been a mixed bag, with cruises to the Caribbean “performing extremely well” and Alaskan cruises benefiting from a shift in demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
A GoFundMe set up in Meadows’ name described the deckhand from Montesano, Wash., as a father to “three amazing little boys” who died “while doing what he loved — crabbing out on Alaskan waters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
According to Hurley, “Ocean Camp presented a forlorn appearance, resembling a deserted Alaskan mining village that had been ransacked by bandits.”
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
How much does each alaskan get?…Do you have an expert who could explain all this to me?
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2011
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