Nebraskan

[ nuh-bras-kuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Nebraska.
2. Geology. of or relating to the Nebraskan.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Nebraska.
2. Geology. the first stage of the glaciation of North America during the Pleistocene.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nebraskan¹

First recorded in 1870–75; Nebrask(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Osborn has refused to toe either party’s line, though he has certainly adopted popular positions on two issues that Nebraskans will weigh in on this November: cannabis and abortion.

From Salon

“Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and, as they have countless times before, Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild,” Pillen said.

From Seattle Times

“This decision is a blow to Nebraska’s public records law, a law written to protect media outlets like ours and Nebraskans like yourselves from the secrecy of those who hold power.”

From Seattle Times

“We are thrilled with the court’s decision to grant this injunction and uphold Nebraskans’ rights against executive overreach,” said Jacob Huebert, president of the Liberty Justice Center.

From Seattle Times

“I’m running because we can do better and bring back a strong voice in D.C. that represents all Nebraskans, not the vocal minority,” she said.

From Seattle Times