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Michigander

American  
[mish-i-gan-der] / ˌmɪʃ ɪˈgæn dər /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan.


Michigander British  
/ ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Michigander

1825–35, blend of Michigan and gander, name first applied to Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territory (1813–31)

Example Sentences

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The invitation came from my cousin’s mother-in-law, a vivacious, talkative Michigander who was absolutely thrilled that I was swinging through Kalamazoo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In statement that did not reference the campaign against him, Mr Biden thanked "every Michigander who made their voice heard today".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

Darnell is a 24-year-old Michigander who, after graduating from college in 2019, didn’t have any opportunities to play professional baseball.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2021

It comes just after criticism was leveled at another west Michigander, U.S.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2021

The President: I do not desire to be placed in the bragging class but as a Michigander several things have been brought to my notice very recently that cause me to take pride in Michigan.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting Washington, D. C. October 7 and 8, 1920 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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