Arizonan

1 of 2

noun

Ar·​i·​zo·​nan ˌa-rə-ˈzō-nən How to pronounce Arizonan (audio)
ˌer-ə-
variants or less commonly Arizonian
ˌa-rə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Arizonan (audio)
-nyən
ˌer-ə-
plural -s
: a native or resident of the state of Arizona

Arizonan

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adjective

Ar·​i·​zo·​nan ˌa-rə-ˈzō-nən How to pronounce Arizonan (audio)
ˌer-ə-
variants or less commonly Arizonian
ˌa-rə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Arizonan (audio)
-nyən
ˌer-ə-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Arizona or Arizonans

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Arizona + English -an, -ian

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“Arizonan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arizonan. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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