Delawarean

[ del-uh-wair-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Delaware.

adjective

1. of or relating to Delaware of Delawareans.

Delawarean

/ ˌdɛləˈwɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the state of Delaware or its inhabitants
2. of or relating to the Delaware river

Word History and Origins

Origin of Delawarean¹

Delaware + -an

Example Sentences

Biden’s fate rests with a jury of 12 Delawareans — six men and six women, with three female alternates — drawn from all corners of the First Family’s home state.

From Los Angeles Times

The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, joined by other gun rights advocates, argues that the laws violate Delawareans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

From Seattle Times

“It’s a partisan issue in the General Assembly where Republicans have refused to support changes to modernize the Delaware constitution that would enhance the ability of Delawareans to participate in elections,” Senate Democrats said.

From Seattle Times

At the helm of the Senate’s environmental committee and a decades-old ally to fellow Delawarean President Biden, Mr. Carper has played a key role in helping the president advance his climate change agenda.

From Washington Times

“I came to this decision because I believe we’ve spent far too much time focused on this issue, when Delawareans face more serious and pressing concerns every day. It’s time to move on.”

From Seattle Times