Aberdonian
|Ab-er-do-ni-an|
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/ˌæbərˈdoʊniən/
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/ˌæbəˈdəʊniən/
Aberdeen-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aberdonian' originates from the name 'Aberdeen,' a city in Scotland, combined with the suffix '-ian,' which denotes belonging or relating to.
Historical Evolution
'Aberdeen' comes from the Old Gaelic 'Aber,' meaning 'confluence of waters,' and 'Don,' the name of the river.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to people from Aberdeen, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from Aberdeen, a city in Scotland.
The Aberdonian was proud of his heritage.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to Aberdeen or its people.
The Aberdonian accent is quite distinct.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 23:36