Virginian

[ ver-jin-yuhn ]

/ vərˈdʒɪn yən /

adjective

of or relating to the state of Virginia.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Virginia.

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Origin of Virginian

First recorded in 1625–35; Virgini(a) + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Virginian

non-Vir·gin·ian, adjective, noun

Words nearby Virginian

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Example sentences from the Web for Virginian

The small landholders,” Jefferson wrote to his fellow Virginian James Madison, “are the most precious part of a state.
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This law insured that any African brought to Virginian shores would be enslaved.
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“I wanted to fight the NRA by mobilizing people,” the 48-year-old Virginian told me.
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The 47-year-old Virginian has assiduously created an identity for himself as face of the new Republican guard.
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About the middle of the month the Virginian Cowslip (Mertensia virginica) begins to turn yellow before dying down.
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"It's two hundred and sixty-three miles," said the Virginian.
The Virginian|Owen Wister
She was followed by the “Virginian” of the same line which arrived at Quebec, May 8, 1905.
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I may mention that mine is mixed with Virginian creeper on wires, and the effect may easily be imagined.
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His partner, whom he introduced as a Confederate veteran, was a Virginian.
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British Dictionary definitions for Virginian

Virginian

/ (vəˈdʒɪnɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Virginia or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Virginia

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