Liverpudlian

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adjective

Liv·​er·​pud·​li·​an ¦livə(r)¦pədlēən How to pronounce Liverpudlian (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Liverpool, England
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Liverpool

Liverpudlian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Liverpool, England

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Liverpudl- (alteration—influenced by puddle —of Liverpool, England) + English -ian

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“Liverpudlian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liverpudlian. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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