Iowan

[ahy-uh-wuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Iowa.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Iowa.

Iowan

/ ˈaɪəʊən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Iowa

adjective

1. of or relating to Iowa or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Iowan¹

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

Example Sentences

Back at the state fair, Ms Maxwell, the Iowan dairy farmer, makes this point clear.

From BBC

What can Iowans — especially your neighbors, the people who you really moved in this special election cycle — expect to see from you next?

From Salon

“Our state is ready for a new direction and Iowa Democrats will keep putting forward candidates who can deliver better representation for Iowans,” Hart said in a post on X.

From Salon

There are so many Iowans who were promised to see their life if they lived where they wanted to, where they grew up, and worked at the local factory.

From Salon

“While Democrats fearmonger against strengthening the integrity of Medicaid, Senator Ernst is focused on improving the lives of all Iowans,” they said in a statement.

From Salon