Mancunian

[ man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn ]

noun

1. a native or resident of Manchester, England.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Manchester, England, or its natives or residents.

Mancunian

/ mæŋˈkjuːnɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Manchester

adjective

1. of or relating to Manchester

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mancunian¹

1900–05; < Medieval Latin Mancuni ( um ) Manchester + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mancunian¹

from Medieval Latin Mancunium Manchester

Example Sentences

The MTV Awards came to Manchester for the first time in their 30-year history on Sunday night, but somehow didn't feel very Mancunian.

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Her mum is a fan of fellow Mancunian band the Stone Roses, which could hold a clue to her passion for Oasis.

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The Mancunian producer had come to the US to discover talent for his newly formed Voltafine Production Company.

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"I know that all rightminded Mancunians will be saddened that anyone would use this horrific, offensive language and deface this mural in the Gay Village. It is totally unacceptable," he added.

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In fairness, as every Mancunian knows, there's always a chance of a little rain in the city...

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