Nebraskan

[ nuh-bras-kuhn ]

/ nəˈbræs kən /

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adjective

of or relating to Nebraska.

Geology. of or relating to the Nebraskan.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Nebraska.

Geology. the first stage of the glaciation of North America during the Pleistocene.

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Origin of Nebraskan

First recorded in 1870–75; Nebrask(a) + -an

Words nearby Nebraskan

Nebelung, NEbN, Nebo, Nebr., Nebraska, Nebraskan, nebris, Nebuchadnezzar, nebula, nebular hypothesis, nebulated

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How to use Nebraskan in a sentence

Take how far to the right Nebraskan politicians have moved on immigration.
What Democrats Can Learn From Nebraska’s Shift To The Right|Ross Benes (rossbenes@gmail.com)|December 30, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
The wide-open Nebraskan landscape is endowed with a raw grace.
Death in the Heartland: What Happened to Steven Haataja?|Tim Teeman|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He grew up in Holdrege, a small Nebraskan town with a population of about 6,000 at the time he lived there.
‘Out There’: Ryan Quincy’s Take on Those Awkward High School Years|Jean Trinh|February 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Now there's evidence that those Jewish Nebraskan activists cited by the right-wing paper don't even agree with Abrams.
Elliott Abrams Owes Hagel An Apology|Ali Gharib|January 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

But Kerrey will have his work cut out for him just getting that big-city smell off him and learning to speak Nebraskan again.
Fischer vs. Kerrey in Nebraska|Michael Tomasky|May 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
So vividly was mirrored in the poet's fancy the future of the Nebraskan desert.
The Awakening of the Desert|Julius C. Birge
Evermann and Cox reported five collections from the Nebraskan part of the basin.
Fishes of the Big Blue River Basin, Kansas|W. L. Minckley
Immediately she was struck the Nebraskan began calling for help by wireless.
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915|Various
Nebraskan proceeding to Liverpool under own steam about 8½ knots, crew having returned on board.
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915|Various
A message to Lloyd's says that an armed trawler went to the assistance of the Nebraskan and stood by her all night.
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Nebraskan

Nebraskan

/ (nɪˈbræskən) /

adjective

of or relating to Nebraska or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Nebraska

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