Virginian

[ ver-jin-yuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the state of Virginia.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Virginia.

Other Words From

• non-Vir·ginian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virginian¹

First recorded in 1625–35; Virgini(a) + -an

Example Sentences

“We’re the Wall Street of the data centre industry,” says Ms Bolthouse, who is a director of local Virginian charity and campaign group Piedmont Environmental Council.

From BBC

As far as some Virginians were concerned, he was also an integrationist carpetbagger.

From Los Angeles Times

Van Buren, meanwhile, aimed to portray Harrison, a Virginian, as an unsophisticated “country squire” who lived in a log cabin and drank hard cider, Kraig said.

From Los Angeles Times

Most obviously, to avoid that need, Virginians can help ensure a massive turnout, and a clear election defeat for Trump.

From Salon

“I’m a lifelong Virginian. I literally live in my childhood home, and I don’t shy away from that,” she said.

From Seattle Times