adj

Californian

Californian (adj) means coming from, belonging to, or typical of the U.S. state of California. Example: “She has a laid-back, Californian attitude toward deadlines.”

adj

Coming from, belonging to, or typical of the U.S. state of California.

"She has a laid-back, Californian attitude toward deadlines."

"The wine is made from a classic Californian grape blend."

noun

Someone who was born in, or lives in, California.

"As a lifelong Californian, he'd never seen snow until college."

How to use Californian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to California, or a person from there.

Common pairings

Californian accent Californian wine Californian lifestyle

Word forms

more Californian comparative, Californians plural, most Californian superlative

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Etymology

Formed from the state name California plus the adjective-forming suffix -an, the same pattern as "American" or "Canadian."

Rhymes for Californian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Californian” mean?

The word “Californian” means coming from, belonging to, or typical of the U.S. state of California. In plain terms, relating to California, or a person from there.

How do you use “Californian” in a sentence?

Here is “Californian” used in a sentence: “She has a laid-back, Californian attitude toward deadlines.”

What part of speech is “Californian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Californian” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “Californian” have?

“Californian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming from, belonging to, or typical of the U.S. state of California.