San Diegan

noun

San Di·​e·​gan
ˌsandēˈāgən
plural -s
: a native or resident of San Diego, California
San Diegan adjective

Word History

Etymology

San Diego, California + English -an

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“San Diego.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Diego. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

San Diego

geographical name

San Di·​e·​go ˌsan-dē-ˈā-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce San Diego (audio)
city and port on San Diego Bay (inlet of the Pacific) in southwestern California population 1,307,402
San Diegan adjective or noun

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