Mancunian
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Mancunian
1900–05; < Medieval Latin Mancuni ( um ) Manchester + -an
Example Sentences
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And beyond Aitch, there are only a handful of northerners nominated for a Mobo this year too, including his fellow Mancunian Nemzzz, Liverpool viral sensation EsDeeKid and Huddersfield drill star Booter Bee.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 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
Bobby Dalton will defend his English welterweight title against fellow undefeated fighter Joel Kodua while unbeaten Mancunian Mauro Silva, managed by Chris Eubank Jr, takes on Coventry's Bradley Goldsmith in a middleweight contest.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
"I wasn't from here, but he showed me what it takes to be a Mancunian," said Trev.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 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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