Delawarean
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
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of or relating to the state of Delaware or its inhabitants
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of or relating to the Delaware river
Etymology
Origin of Delawarean
Example Sentences
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“I’m a proud Delawarean, but Pennsylvania is my native state — it’s in my heart,” Mr. Biden said.
From New York Times
The mandate required Delawareans to wear masks in grocery stores, convenience stores, gyms, restaurants, malls and other indoor settings.
From Washington Times
That left Allen, a Delawarean by birth, to represent the genre via his best new artist nomination.
From Los Angeles Times
It's said that Delawarean Bill Thompson invented the strange sport, which started out as a small group and grew when a local radio station became interested in the squashed squash.
From Salon
“If Delawareans cannot trust us to hold our own accountable they cannot trust us to govern in their best interests,” she added.
From Seattle Times
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