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Definition of torontonian
torontonian
/təˌrɑːnˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
To · ron · to · ni · an
Plural:Torontonians
torontonian Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of the city of Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario in Canada.
Example
"As a lifelong Torontonian, she knew the fastest streetcar routes across the downtown core."
• adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of the city of Toronto, Ontario, in Canada, or its inhabitants.
Example
"The film festival has become a central fixture of Torontonian cultural life every autumn."
• Rhymes for torontonian
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Torontonian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/torontonian