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Definition of pennsylvanian

pennsylvanian

/ˌpɛn.səlˈveɪ.ni.ən/
Penn · syl · va · ni · an
Plural:Pennsylvanians
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Adjective:Pennsylvanian
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pennsylvanian Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A native or resident of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Example

"As a lifelong Pennsylvanian, she had an enduring appreciation for both the Appalachian Mountains and historical landmarks in Philadelphia."

2

North American The Pennsylvanian subperiod, a geological time scale in North America representing the later portion of the Carboniferous period, notable for extensive coal-forming swamps.

Example

"Many of the world's most productive and extensively mined coal beds were formed during the Pennsylvanian."

• Rhymes for pennsylvanian

• Nearby Words

pennines
pennisetum
pennsylvania garter snake
pennsylvanian
penny
pennywort
penobscot

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Pennsylvania' (the U.S. state named in honor of Admiral William Penn combined with the Latin 'silva' meaning 'woods' or 'forest') plus the suffix '-an', denoting origin or relation.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pennsylvanian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pennsylvanian
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