Coloradan

noun

Col·​o·​rad·​an ˌkä-lə-ˈra-dᵊn 

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variants or less commonly Coloradoan

ˌkä-lə-ˈra-dō-ən 

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plural Coloradans also Coloradoans

: a native or resident of Colorado

Coloradan adjective

or less commonly Coloradoan

Examples of Coloradan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Coloradan has reported that more than 70 people have died climbing Longs Peak since the park's inception in 1915. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The other, dubbed the No Kings Act, was broader and would have applied to any federal official who violated a Coloradan’s civil rights. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

Four years after placing his last bet, a Coloradan is on a mission to prevent others from placing their first bet. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026

The award honors the legacy of a Coloradan journalist who pioneered the industry's ethical direction and died earlier this month. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above