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Definition of houstonian

houstonian

/hjuːˈstoʊniən/
Hous · ton · i · an

Plural:Houstonians
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houstonian Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A native or inhabitant of the city of Houston, Texas.

Example

"As a lifelong Houstonian, she was well accustomed to the humid Gulf Coast summers."

• adjective

1

American Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Houston, Texas, or its inhabitants.

Example

"The festival celebrated the diverse culinary traditions of Houstonian culture."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houstonian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houstonian
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