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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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