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Texan

British  
/ ˈtɛksən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Texas

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to Texas or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But it was also something specific to this band: the ultimate Texan vindication, which happened to materialize while the Chicks were getting ready backstage.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026

Texan Victor Bucio, 34, who can barely speak Spanish with his Mexican-born parents, is what Latinos call a 'no sabo.'

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Alli Franco, a 30-year-old Texan who posts anime and gaming content to more than a million followers, external on TikTok, says she felt "dismayed" watching the debate unfold online.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Magyar, a 31-year-old Texan who grew up going on Carnival cruises, joined the company a decade ago as a member of the team that runs activities like bingo and karaoke.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Skip inside,” called the Texan, “and bring your friend, by all means. Have ye seen that bear?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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