Michigander

[ mish-i-gan-der ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

Michigander

/ ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Michigander¹

1825–35, Americanism; blend of Michigan and gander, name first applied to Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territory (1813–31)

Example Sentences

Michiganders couldn’t care less; Trump’s remarks might have even lifted his numbers outside the Motor City and Ann Arbor.

From Salon

Some rural and suburban Michiganders also reported a general sense of unease and even fear, particularly those who say they were spooked by the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania last month.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s going to have to count on people being so depressed, the depressed vote, staying home, or showing up like Michiganders did in Democratic districts in 2016.

From Salon

Small Business Administration offices — would have enabled Michiganders to check, update, and join the voter rolls more easily.

From Salon

He noted that many Michiganders drawn towards Mr Kennedy's position on healthcare and vaccines tend to lean conservative - and thus would more naturally fall into Mr Trump's camp.

From BBC