noun
Virginian
vuh-JIHN-yuhn
Virginian (noun) means a person from the U.S. state of Virginia. Example: “As a proud Virginian, he never missed a chance to mention Monticello.”
noun
1
A person from the U.S. state of Virginia.
"She was a Virginian of South American descent and had lived in Richmond for most of her life."
"As a proud Virginian, he never missed a chance to mention Monticello."
adj
1
Relating to Virginia or its culture.
"She had a distinct Virginian accent that gave away her hometown."
"His polite demeanor instantly gave him away as being a Virginian and not a Marylander."
How to use Virginian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something from Virginia.
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What does “Virginian” mean?
The word “Virginian” means a person from the U.S. state of Virginia. In plain terms, someone or something from Virginia.
How do you pronounce “Virginian”?
“Virginian” is pronounced vuh-JIHN-yuhn (/vɚˈd͡ʒɪnjən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Virginian” in a sentence?
Here is “Virginian” used in a sentence: “As a proud Virginian, he never missed a chance to mention Monticello.”
What part of speech is “Virginian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Virginian” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “Virginian” have?
“Virginian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from the U.S. state of Virginia.
