Missourian

noun

Mis·​sou·​ri·​an mə-ˈzu̇r-ē-ən 

plural Missourians

: a native or resident of Missouri

Missourian adjective

Examples of Missourian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seemingly more significantly, Missourians voted on amendments that would have limited the initiative petition process and eliminated the state’s income tax — both of which were soundly rejected. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Then-Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticized the prosecution and sought to intervene, arguing the case raised broader questions about Missourians' rights to defend themselves and their property. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026

The native Missourian excelled as a scorer out of pick-and-roll actions with craftiness that highlighted his basketball IQ. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 June 2026

In one Carrier of the Month feature, the Missourian quoted the winner (Mike Wagner, twelve years old, 2 Lucerne Court). — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Missourian

• durian
• arthurian
• centurion
• silurian