Idahoan

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adjective

Ida·​ho·​an ¦īdə¦hōən How to pronounce Idahoan (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Idaho or Idahoans

Idahoan

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or resident of Idaho

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Idaho + English -an

First Known Use

Adjective

1881, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Idahoan was in 1864

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“Idahoan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Idahoan. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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