Mancunian

American

[man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn] / mænˈkju ni ən, -ˈkjun jən /

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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Mancunian

"There's this thing called Mancunian exceptionalism, which is 'we're the best city in the world and everyone else can do one.'"

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

But even famous Mancunian swagger can only get you so far.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

"I'm going to have to try and pull something out of the bag. Half the flight will be everyone from Broadheath - it'll basically be a Mancunian flight!"

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

A Manchester United scarf also adorned his coffin, which was next to a wreath bearing the affectionate Mancunian term: "R kid".

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025

Our bright little Mancunian friend would no more run us in now than if we were the brothers Turnbull.

From Psmith in the City by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

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