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Definition of tennessean
tennessean
/ˌtɛn.əˈsiː.ən/
Ten · nes · se · an
Plural:Tennesseans
tennessean Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of the US state of Tennessee.
Example
"As a lifelong Tennessean, she took great pride in the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains."
• adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Tennessee or its inhabitants.
Example
"The festival celebrated traditional Tennessean music, featuring performers from Nashville and Memphis."
• Rhymes for tennessean
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tennessean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tennessean