Alabaman
|Al-a-bam-an|
B2
/ˌæləˈbæmən/
person from Alabama
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alabaman' originates from the name of the U.S. state 'Alabama', which is derived from the Choctaw language, specifically the word 'Albaamo', referring to a tribe in the region.
Historical Evolution
'Albaamo' transformed into the English word 'Alabama', and eventually became the modern English word 'Alabaman' to denote a person from Alabama.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'Albaamo' tribe, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person from Alabama'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from the state of Alabama in the United States.
She is an Alabaman who moved to New York.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/11 06:36