Memphian

American  

[mem-fee-uhn] / ˈmɛm fi ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.

2. Egyptian.

3. a native or resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

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Memphian British  

/ ˈmɛmfɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Memphis or its inhabitants

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noun

1. an inhabitant or native of ancient Memphis

Etymology

Origin of Memphian

First recorded in 1585–95; Memphi(s) + -an

Example Sentences

James Reid, 49 and a lifelong Memphian, had been to the hotel many times before, including for annual ecumenical meetings.

From Salon

Reagan Fondren, the acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, was also fired recently in a one-line email from the White House, according to the Daily Memphian.

From Los Angeles Times

She told The Daily Memphian newspaper that she would not complete the evaluation before returning to the bench, citing the high cost of the assessment and a belief that it would be unnecessary.

From Seattle Times

Carlissa Shaw, the lawyer for Gatewood, told reporters he “is a lifelong Memphian who’s done well in his community.”

From Seattle Times

Sean Tuohy told The Daily Memphian that lawyers had told them they couldn’t adopt someone over 18.

From Seattle Times