Californian

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adjective

Cal·​i·​for·​ni·​an ¦kalə¦fȯrnyən How to pronounce Californian (audio)
-ȯ(ə)n-
-nēən
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of California
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Californians

Californian

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noun

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plural -s : a native or resident of California
2
: a breed of domestic rabbits that is white with black points and developed by intercrossing large commercial breeds with the Himalayan

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“Californian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Californian. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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