Beijinger

noun

Bei·jing·er ˈbā-ˈjiŋ-ər

plural Beijingers

: a native or inhabitant of Beijing, China

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1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Beijinger was in 1981

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“Beijinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Beijinger. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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