Kansan

1 of 2

noun

Kan·​san

ˈkanzən, 

ˈkaan- sometimes -n(t)sən or ˈkain(t)s-

plural -s

: a native or resident of Kansas

Kansan

2 of 2

adjective

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1

a

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Kansas

b

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Kansas

2

: of or relating to the second glacial stage during the glacial epoch in North America

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Kansas, state in the central U.S. + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Kansas + English -an, adjective suffix

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