adjective
Alaskan
uh-LAS-kuhn
adjective
1
Relating to Alaska, its people, or its culture.
"The lodge served Alaskan salmon fresh off the boat."
noun
1
A person from Alaska.
"Many Alaskans rely on fishing and hunting to stock their winter pantry."
How to Use Alaskan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything belonging to or coming from the U.S. state of Alaska, or a person who lives there.
Word Forms
more Alaskan comparative, Alaskans plural, most Alaskan superlative
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Etymology
From Alaska + the adjective-forming suffix -an.