Michigander

[ mish-i-gan-der ]

/ ˌmɪʃ ɪˈgæn dər /

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

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Also called Mich·i·gan·ite

[mish-i-guh-nahyt]. /ˈmɪʃ ɪ gəˌnaɪt/.

Origin of Michigander

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

Words nearby Michigander

Michelson-Morley experiment, Michener, Michigan, Michigan bankroll, Michigan City, Michigander, Michiganian, Michiganite, Michigan rummy, Michoacán, Michol

How to use Michigander in a sentence

After a prolonged period of sustained success, a Michigander could be excused for imagining the present situation to be historically grim.
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Never has a Michigander been more happy to share a big, great lake with you!
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The Michigander pulled through, against all odds, to capture the Miss USA 2010 crown.
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Her great heart went out to 138 all the men, black or white, the Virginia blacksmith and the rough Michigander.
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Only the long-legged Michigander kept his hold, and he looked like a pair of extended scissors.
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British Dictionary definitions for Michigander

Michigander

/ (ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan

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