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New Jerseyan

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

noun

  • New Jerseyans
    plural
  1. a person from New Jersey.


adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of New Jersey.

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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

More than half of the 51-member Democratic Caucus has called on Mr. Menendez to resign, including Mr. Booker, a fellow New Jerseyan and longtime ally.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

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

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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