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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The Mancunian plays Annie in Ryan Coogler's film, a role which has also earned her an Oscar nomination.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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 • Nov. 28, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

In north Manchester, Raphi Bloom's answer is definitive: "We're not going anywhere, we're not Jews with trembling knees, we are proud Mancunian Jews."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 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 Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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