Tennessean

noun

Ten·nes·se·an ˌte-nə-ˈsē-ən

plural Tennesseans

: a native or resident of Tennessee

Tennessean adjective

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1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Tennessean was in 1812

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“Tennessean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tennessean. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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