Michiganian

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noun

Mich·​i·​ga·​ni·​an ¦mishə¦gānēən How to pronounce Michiganian (audio)
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plural -s
: michigander

Michiganian

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adjective

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1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Michigan
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Michigan

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Michigan + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Michigan + English -an, adjective suffix

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“Michiganian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Michiganian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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