Mancunian

[man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn]

noun

1. a native or resident of Manchester, England.

adjective

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

Mancunian

/ mæŋˈkjuːnɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Manchester

adjective

1. of or relating to Manchester

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mancunian¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mancunian¹

from Medieval Latin Mancunium Manchester

Example Sentences

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

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"I wasn't from here, but he showed me what it takes to be a Mancunian," said Trev.

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He typified that Mancunian heart and sense of humour.

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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.

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The Mancunian rockers recently played a series of dates there as part of their Live 25 tour.

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