South Carolinian

1 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of South Carolina
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of South Carolinians

South Carolinian

2 of 2

noun

: a native or resident of the state of South Carolina

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

South Carolina + English -ian, adjective suffix

Noun

South Carolina + English -ian, noun suffix

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“South Carolinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Carolinian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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