Haligonian

[ hal-i-goh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Halifax, Nova Scotia, or to Halifax, England.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Halifax.

Haligonian

/ ˈhælɪˌɡəʊnɪən /

noun

1. a native or resident of Halifax, Canada

adjective

1. of or relating to Halifax, Canada

Word History and Origins

Origin of Haligonian¹

< Medieval Latin Haligoni ( a ) Halifax + -an

Example Sentences

Haligonian leaders are concerned that too many of its people tend to shy away from strangers, stick to their own, and avoid unnecessary risk.

From Forbes

But every Haligonian who cherishes for his city the vision which this book contains, may help mightily to bring it to pass by making effort his watchword and intelligence his guide.

From Project Gutenberg

The great Nova Scotia railway skirts the margin of its storied waters, and already suburban villas for Haligonian Sparrowgrasses, are being erected upon its banks.

From Project Gutenberg