Arkansan

noun

Ar·​kan·​san är-ˈkan-zən 

sometimes -ˈkan(t)-sən

plural Arkansans

: a native or resident of Arkansas

Arkansan adjective

Examples of Arkansan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Speakers blared pop music, students waved posters with the American and Arkansan flag, and a booming, masculine voice introduced several of the guests. — Arkansas Online, 14 May 2026

The dashboard, which does not list totals of at least one but below 10, also notes that at least one Arkansan's death was recorded in each of the 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 and 55-64 age groups. — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026

The history behind this parade is that an Arkansan of Irish descent suggested starting such a parade. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

The Arkansan, who began playing music at a young age, auditioned for Idol in Louisville, Ky. — Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above