Ohioan
|O-hi-o-an|
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/oʊˈhaɪ.oʊ.ən/
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/əʊˈhaɪ.əʊ.ən/
person from Ohio
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ohioan' originates from the name of the state 'Ohio', with the suffix '-an' denoting a person from a place.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Ohioan' was formed by adding the suffix '-an' to 'Ohio', following the pattern of forming demonyms in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply referred to a person from Ohio, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is a native or resident of the state of Ohio.
She is an Ohioan who moved to New York for work.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/10 06:49