Washingtonian

American  

[wosh-ing-toh-nee-uhn, waw-shing-] / ˌwɒʃ ɪŋˈtoʊ ni ən, ˌwɔ ʃɪŋ- /

adjective

1. living in or coming from Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington.

Washingtonian British  

/ ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtəʊnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the city or state of Washington or their inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the city or state of Washington

Etymology

Origin of Washingtonian

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; Washington + -ian

Example Sentences

For now, though, in the face of a crisis that continues to escalate, and absent the rhetorical firepower they are craving, many Washingtonians are feeling frustrated — and demoralized.

From Salon

I'd just seen articles from, you know, the Washington Post, or the Washingtonian or whatever that describe the dating culture in DC as really terrible.

From Salon

Washingtonians who wish to preserve wildlife and wild places, and see greater science-based management and conservation of our state’s natural resources, should support these proposed rules.

From Seattle Times

Sadly, thousands of Washingtonians leave money on the table each year because they don’t fill out the FAFSA.

From Seattle Times

Many Washingtonians will attest that the Seattle summer begins around Independence Day.

From Seattle Times