Oregonian

noun

Or·e·go·nian ˌȯr-i-ˈgō-nē-ən

ˌär-,

-nyən

plural Oregonians

: a native or resident of Oregon

Oregonian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Oregonian was in 1838

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“Oregonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oregonian. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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