Californian

/ (ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪən) /

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adjective

of or relating to California or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of California

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Words nearby Californian

California gull, California job case, California laurel, California live oak, California mink, Californian, Californian spangled cat, California nutmeg, California poppy, California privet, California quail

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How to use Californian in a sentence

There are photos of what looks like a scruffy Californian kid in a T-shirt, taking a break from skateboarding.
The Dark Rock Star Fantasy of Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane|Liza Foreman|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both valleys are lodestars of the Californian wine industry.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards|Clive Irving|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But travel was rare—Sinatra liked to remain at home in his Californian compound.
The Week in Death: George Jacobs, Sinatra’s Domestic Confidant|The Telegraph|February 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you need a reminder, watch Prince of Thieves; he was the only actor in 12th-century Nottingham speaking Californian.
Are We in the Midst of a Kevin Costner Comeback?|Andrew Romano|January 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Daily Pic: Just when he hit it big with geology, the Californian turned to sociology.
Llyn Foulkes Changes Tacks|Blake Gopnik|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This message was from the steamship Californian to the steamship Antillian, but was picked up by the Titanic.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
It is here necessary to consider the circumstances relating to the steamship Californian.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
In his opinion this steamer was of about the same size as the Californian—a medium-sized steamer, "something like ourselves."
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
The Californian heard none of the Titanic's messages; she had only one Marconi operator on board and he was asleep.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
After this expedition the Spanish continued the exploration of the Californian coast.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne