adjective
Alaskan
uh-LAS-kuhn
Alaskan (adjective) means relating to Alaska, its people, or its culture. Example: “The lodge served Alaskan salmon fresh off the boat.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Alaskans
- Comparative
- more Alaskan
- Superlative
- most Alaskan
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Etymology
From Alaska + the adjective-forming suffix -an.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Alaskan” mean?
The word “Alaskan” means relating to Alaska, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, describes anything belonging to or coming from the U.S. state of Alaska, or a person who lives there.
How do you pronounce “Alaskan”?
“Alaskan” is pronounced uh-LAS-kuhn (/əˈlæskən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alaskan” in a sentence?
Here is “Alaskan” used in a sentence: “The lodge served Alaskan salmon fresh off the boat.”
What part of speech is “Alaskan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Alaskan” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Alaskan” have?
“Alaskan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Alaska, its people, or its culture.
