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Ohioan

American  
[oh-hahy-oh-uhn] / oʊˈhaɪ oʊ ən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Ohio.


adjective

  1. of or relating to Ohio or its people.

Example Sentences

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“Who is Salmon Chase?” he said, invoking the 19th-century chief justice of the Supreme Court, an Ohioan with a statue at the state capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He shares the deeply conservative ideology of his mentor Mr. Jordan but lacks the confrontational profile or hard-edge style of the Ohioan.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2023

However, another Republican source familiar with the matter indicated that Jordan's chances at winning the election are favorable, asserting that the Ohioan has had constructive chats with other House members.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2023

The 34-year-old Ohioan spent the rest of the race chasing Dixon, steadily cutting the gap.

From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023

James Garfield went to the convention as part of the Ohio delegation and gave a speech nominating fellow Ohioan Sherman.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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