Rhode Islander

noun

Rhode Is·​land·​er

rōˈdīləndə(r)

: a native or resident of the state of Rhode Island

Word History

Etymology

Rhode Island, state of the U.S. + English -er

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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