Sekirov Dictionary

Washingtonian

UK /ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtəʊnɪ.ən/US /ˌwɑʃɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective 3
noun 3
forms 1

adjective3

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Of, or pertaining to, Washington, D.C., or its culture.
- Good jazz music has long been held up as a hallmark of authentic Washingtonian culture.
•
Of, or pertaining to, the U.S. state of Washington or its culture.
- His concern for the cause of environmental protection was very Washingtonian of him.
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Of, or pertaining to, the life, values, or presidential administration of George Washington.
- By appearing in uniform, Jackson was able to convey his strong character through these images. Jackson had seized on one element of the Washingtonian myth and clung to it. — 2005

noun3

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An inhabitant or a resident of Washington, D.C.
- Many a hardworking Washingtonian have expressed their frustrations at the influx of rich Marylanders moving into their city.
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A native or resident of the state of Washington in the United States of America.
- Any real Washingtonian will be quick to tell you that "Washington state" is a university.
(historical) A member of the Washingtonian movement, a 19th-century sobriety support group.

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