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Definition of michiganian

michiganian

/ˌmɪʃəˈɡeɪniən/
Mich · i · gan · i · an

Plural:Michiganians
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michiganian Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A native or inhabitant of the U.S. state of Michigan.

Example

"As a lifelong Michiganian, she looked forward to spending every summer along the shores of Lake Huron."

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• adjective

1

American Of, relating to, or characteristic of the U.S. state of Michigan or its inhabitants.

Example

"The museum features an extensive archive of Michiganian maritime history and Great Lakes shipwrecks."

Word Nuance & Usage

While "Michiganian" is favored by some national style guides and federal publications, residents of the state overwhelmingly prefer the demonym "Michigander" in everyday and official state usage.

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