: of, relating to, or characteristic of Jordan or its people
Jordanian noun
plural Jordanians

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The Jordanian fans, who have been consistently boisterous across their pair of games in Santa Clara, erupted once again. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 There is a growing belief that Jordanian stories do not need to imitate anyone else in order to find audiences. Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026 The Jordanian fans in their white shirts stood proud, celebrating their country’s first World Cup appearance at one end, while the red wall of the Austrians bore down on them from the other. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026 In the San Francisco Bay Area, home to a sizable Jordanian American community, supporters have gathered to celebrate the national team's breakthrough on the global stage. Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The missiles had been launched toward the Azraq area in the Zarqa governorate, which sits around 65 miles east of the country’s capital, Amman, the Jordanian armed forces said in a statement. Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026 Kate's appearance at Peter and Harriet's nuptials marked her first major wedding since the Jordanian royal wedding. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Food and drink Breakfast at Olea is a window into Jordanian and Levantine cuisine. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 With its prime position on the Fifth Circle and famous-in-town dining, this hotel combines luxury accommodations with fine service in the Jordanian capital. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jordanian was in 1949

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“Jordanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jordanian. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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