Nebraskan

[nuh-bras-kuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Nebraska.

2. Geology.,  of or relating to the Nebraskan.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Nebraska.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nebraskan¹

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

Example Sentences

“I don’t think that the majority of Nebraskans agree with you,” he shot back.

From Salon

That burden will likely be immense, Maresh said, citing a Nebraska Hospital Association estimate that more than 78,000 Nebraskans could lose coverage under the federal spending bill over 10 years.

From Salon

Organizers spoke with Nebraskans about the value of paid sick leave, created educational materials and bought ad space to boost voter awareness.

From Salon

Osborn has refused to toe either party’s line, though he has certainly adopted popular positions on two issues that Nebraskans will weigh in on this November: cannabis and abortion.

From Salon

“Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and, as they have countless times before, Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild,” Pillen said.

From Seattle Times