Illinoisan

[ il-uh-noi-uhnor, sometimes, -noi-zuhn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Illinois.

adjective

1. of or relating to Illinois or its inhabitants.

Illinoisan

/ ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪən; ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪzɪən; ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Illinois

adjective

1. of or relating to Illinois or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Illinoisan¹

Illinois + -an

Example Sentences

“To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior,” Illinois Gov. J.B.

From Salon

More than 3 million Illinoisans — more than a quarter of the state's population — live in food deserts.

From Salon

Signing the law means “ensuring Illinoisans can make their own decisions about their bodies using accurate and safe information.”

From Seattle Times

For Griffin and many of his fellow ultrawealthy Illinoisans, spending even such a vast amount was well worth it when compared with what a tax hike might have cost them.

From Salon

The perimeter had been established because the jail was on night shift lockdown status, the Southern Illinoisan reported.

From Seattle Times