San Franciscan

noun

San Fran·​cis·​can
ˌsanfrənˈsiskən
ˌsaan-
-ran-
-raan- sometimes -fərn-
plural -s
: a native or resident of San Francisco, California
San Franciscan adjective

Word History

Etymology

San Fransico, California + English -an

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“San Francisco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Francisco. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

San Francisco

geographical name

San Fran·​cis·​co ˌsan-frən-ˈsi-(ˌ)skō How to pronounce San Francisco (audio)
city and port on San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean in western California population 805,235
San Franciscan adjective or noun

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