Michigander

American  

[mish-i-gan-der] / ˌmɪʃ ɪˈgæn dər /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

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Michigander British  

/ ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan

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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

The company has learned what Michiganders have known for decades: The United Auto Workers bears no resemblance to the collaborative employee councils common in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal

I've been in an ongoing conversation with Michiganders since I jumped into public service, and they're very clear about the pain points in their lives.

From Salon

Michiganders couldn’t care less; Trump’s remarks might have even lifted his numbers outside the Motor City and Ann Arbor.

From Salon

Some rural and suburban Michiganders also reported a general sense of unease and even fear, particularly those who say they were spooked by the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania last month.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s going to have to count on people being so depressed, the depressed vote, staying home, or showing up like Michiganders did in Democratic districts in 2016.

From Salon