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Jerseyan

American  
[jur-zee-uhn] / ˈdʒɜr zi ən /

noun

plural

Jerseyans
  1. a person from Jersey.


adjective

  1. New Jerseyan.

noun

plural

Jerseyans
  1. relating to or characteristic of Jersey.

adjective

  1. New Jerseyan.

Example Sentences

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That’s no coincidence, since “The Boss,” a fellow New Jerseyan, influenced multiple aspects of “Ponyboi.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

“You should never tell a New Jerseyan, ‘It can’t be done,’ because we live for the challenge,” said Judith Vogel, a mathematics professor and director of the Stockton Maple Project.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

The brash New Jerseyan has some formidable obstacles to overcome.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2023

Depending on which New Jerseyan you ask, the most magical pork product of all time is either called "Taylor ham" or "pork roll."

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

As much as he wanted a faithful portrayal of an Arab Muslim living in America, he also wanted to represent an authentic New Jerseyan.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2019

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