Louisianan

noun

Lou·​i·​si·​an·​an lu̇-ˌē-zē-ˈa-nən How to pronounce Louisianan (audio)
ˌlü-ə-zē-
ˌlü-zē-
plural Louisianans or Louisianians
: a native or resident of Louisiana
Louisianan adjective
or Louisianian

Examples of Louisianan in a Sentence

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That simple sentiment distills what being a Louisianan is about. Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 In true Acadiana style, the secret to these one-of-a-kind burgers is a special sauce that adds a kick and is specifically suited to South Louisianan’s tastes. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 The 28-year-old Louisianan scored a 70-65-69-69 at the 2024 3M Open, which was good for 12th. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 July 2025 That land protects every Louisianan, especially the poorest residents, who are least likely to evacuate when a storm makes landfall and most likely to suffer the consequences. Sabrina B. Valenti, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025 The folksy 72-year-old Louisianan has been training horses since 1991 and has had success, but mostly with cheap horses running for small prizes in racing’s backwaters. Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025 The first question to be answered, what does this mean for the average Louisianan? Ed Hirs, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Louisianan was in 1775

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

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