Iowan

[ ahy-uh-wuh n ]

/ ˈaɪ ə wən /

adjective

of or relating to Iowa.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa.

Origin of Iowan

First recorded in 1840–50; Iow(a) + -an

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Examples from the Web for iowan

The one problem with Braley's remark is that it happened to reflect on a fellow Iowan who is a mainstay of Hawkeye State politics.
Picking Crops And Picking Judges|Ben Jacobs|March 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The next day, the Iowan took to the House floor to argue for the necessity of deportation of illegal immigrants.
The Fringe Factor: Rape Still Won't Get You Pregnant|Caitlin Dickson|June 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The lady in the angel costume and the Iowan ingénue starting a Times Square dance party, just like real life.
The 7 Most Ridiculous Moments From ‘Smash’ Season 1 (VIDEOS)|Kevin Fallon|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
One Iowan going through it was Davenport resident Linda Langrock, a 64-year-old grandmother and retired chemical factory worker.
As Newt Gingrich Fades, Rick Santorum Surges Ahead in Iowa|Patricia Murphy, Lloyd Grove|December 30, 2011|DAILY BEAST

For a bit more déjà vu, Republicans, save three Northeasterners, and one Iowan up for re-election, all think it stinks.
Obama's Impossibly Complex Win|Eric Alterman|May 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It thickens to the Iowan drift border, but is not found upon that drift.
The Elements of Geology|William Harmon Norton
The loess is thickest near the margin of the Iowan till sheet and thins progressively both north and south.
Climatic Changes|Ellsworth Huntington
When my master told about his travels, the Iowan became interested, and showed signs of weakening on his ultimatum.
On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck|R. Pitcher Woodward
The Iowan was silent for a moment, as if, hushed by the weighty thought.
The March Family Trilogy, Complete|William Dean Howells
Allan Updegraff is a born Iowan whose fame has come early in life.
Prairie Gold|Various

British Dictionary definitions for iowan

Iowan

/ (ˈaɪəʊən) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa

adjective

of or relating to Iowa or its inhabitants

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