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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

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

His appeal was not limited to elite critical circles, drawing such enthusiastic fans as Bruce Springsteen, the rock musician and fellow native New Jerseyan.

From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2018

"I urge all New Jerseyans to take this storm seriously, stay alert, and follow local guidance," Governor Mikie Sherrill said.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

It’s a clever line, but worn-out New Jerseyans seeking a change might be more likely to turn out if they knew how he’d deliver.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025

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

“He also was a key figure in our storm response efforts and in ensuring that all New Jerseyans had access to critical services like clean water, electricity, and broadband.”

From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 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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