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New Jerseyan

American  
[noo jur-zee-uhn] / ˈnu ˈdʒɜr zi ən /

noun

plural

New Jerseyans
  1. a person from New Jersey.


adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of New Jersey.

Example Sentences

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That’s no coincidence, since “The Boss,” a fellow New Jerseyan, influenced multiple aspects of “Ponyboi.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

The brash New Jerseyan has some formidable obstacles to overcome.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2023

Depending on which New Jerseyan you ask, the most magical pork product of all time is either called "Taylor ham" or "pork roll."

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

As much as he wanted a faithful portrayal of an Arab Muslim living in America, he also wanted to represent an authentic New Jerseyan.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2019

His appeal was not limited to elite critical circles, drawing such enthusiastic fans as Bruce Springsteen, the rock musician and fellow native New Jerseyan.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2018

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