Mancunian

American

[man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn] / mænˈkyu ni ən, -ˈkyun yən /

noun

a native or resident of Manchester, England.

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Manchester, England, or its natives or residents.

Mancunian British

/ mæŋˈkjuːnɪən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Manchester

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adjective

of or relating to Manchester

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Etymology

Origin of Mancunian

1900–05; < Medieval Latin Mancuni ( um ) Manchester + -an

Example Sentences

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Piccadilly Radio 261 went on to become a Mancunian institution and one of the most popular news, music and entertainment radio stations in the UK.

From BBC

The Mancunian rapper - whose real name is Harrison Armstrong - is already a big fan of the show.

From BBC

He had five fights in boxing's unofficial capital as Hatton gave so many Mancunians an excuse to go to Sin City.

From BBC

From 2007 to 2009, thousands of Mancunians and fans from across the UK followed Hatton to Sin City's famous Strip to throw their support behind a boxer they lauded as the sport's 'people's champion'.

From BBC

The Mancunian had two professional fights under his belt when he appeared on Love Island, but with his fame and the emergence of influencer boxing, Fury stepped into that world.

From BBC

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