Illinoisan

American  

[il-uh-noi-uhn, -noi-zuhn] / ˌɪl əˈnɔɪ ən, -ˈnɔɪ zən /

Also Illinoisian.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Illinois.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Illinois or its inhabitants.

Illinoisan British  

/ ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪən, ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪzɪən, ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Illinois

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adjective

1. of or relating to Illinois or its inhabitants

Etymology

Origin of Illinoisan

Illinois + -an

Example Sentences

“Peaceful protestors are welcome. Federal agents who abuse their position to terrorize Illinoisans and incite violence are not welcome,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though pardons do not expunge felony convictions automatically, Trump’s order would have made it possible for any of the at least 50 Illinoisans convicted of partaking in the riot to apply for state jobs.

From Salon

“To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior,” Illinois Gov. J.B.

From Salon

More than 3 million Illinoisans — more than a quarter of the state's population — live in food deserts.

From Salon

Signing the law means “ensuring Illinoisans can make their own decisions about their bodies using accurate and safe information.”

From Seattle Times