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Jerseyan

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

noun

  • Jerseyans
    plural
  1. a person from Jersey.


adjective

  1. New Jerseyan.

noun

  • Jerseyans
    plural
  1. relating to or characteristic of Jersey.

adjective

  1. New Jerseyan.

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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

"I defend Dr. Oz because he is a longtime New Jerseyan," said Christie.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2022

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

New Jerseyans weren’t having it—especially since many are convinced the World Cup windfall will largely flow to New York City, where visiting fans will fill hotels and restaurants, and not their own state.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

More than 13,000 New Jerseyans moved to California in 2022, and fewer than 7,000 Californians moved to New Jersey.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 29, 2024

“I have unwavering confidence in my father and his dedication to the New Jerseyans who he has relentlessly fought for in his long career as a public servant,” he said.

From Washington Times Sep. 23, 2023

"I am confident that this matter will be successfully resolved once all of the facts are presented and my fellow New Jerseyans will see this for what it is," he added.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2023

The New Jerseyans held aloof from all the rest, while the Massachusetts soldiers had very little in Common with anybody--even their fellow New Englanders.

From Andersonville — Volume 2 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons by John McElroy

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