Ohioan
Definition
Noun: A person who was born in or is currently living in the U.S. state of Ohio.
Usage
The word "Ohioan" is a demonym, a noun used to designate a person from a specific geographical location. It is always capitalized. - It is used to describe a person's origin or residence. - It functions as a subject or object in a sentence.
Examples
- As a subject:
- The Ohioan was proud of her state's history.
- As an object:
- We met a friendly Ohioan on our trip.
- With a possessive:
- An Ohioan's perspective on the issue was valuable.
Advanced Usage
- Plural form: The standard plural is "Ohioans."
- Ohioans often celebrate Buckeye football games.
- Adjectival use: While "Ohioan" is primarily a noun, it can sometimes function attributively to describe something related to or characteristic of a person from Ohio.
- He gave a classic Ohioan greeting. (This usage is less common than the noun form.)
Variants and Related Words
- Buckeye: (noun) An informal and common nickname for an Ohioan, derived from the state tree (the Ohio buckeye).
- As a proud Buckeye, he always supported his home team.
Synonyms
- Native of Ohio
- Resident of Ohio
Different Meanings
The word "Ohioan" has only one primary meaning: a native or resident of Ohio. It does not have other distinct definitions.
Noun
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a native or resident of Ohio