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

“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

The perimeter had been established because the jail was on night shift lockdown status, the Southern Illinoisan reported.

From Seattle Times

Details about his corruption as governor shocked even Illinoisans, who for decades have seen a procession of indicted elected officials heading in and out of the same courthouse.

From Seattle Times