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
1
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to California, or a person from there.
Common pairings
Californian accent
Californian wine
Californian lifestyle
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Word forms
- Plural
- Californians
- Comparative
- more Californian
- Superlative
- most Californian
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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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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.
