Appalachian

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noun

Ap·​pa·​la·​chian ˌa-pə-ˈlā-ch(ē-)ən How to pronounce Appalachian (audio) -ˈla- How to pronounce Appalachian (audio)
-sh(ē-)ən
: a native or resident of the Appalachian mountain area

Appalachian

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adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Appalachian mountain area or its inhabitants
the Appalachian trail
Appalachian music

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Appalachian was in 1763

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“Appalachian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appalachian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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