alaskan
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of the state or people of Alaska: Pertaining to the U.S. state of Alaska, its geography, culture, or inhabitants.
Noun:
- A native or resident of Alaska: A person who was born in or currently lives in the state of Alaska.
Examples
Adjective:
- The Alaskan wilderness is vast and beautiful.
- She enjoys traditional Alaskan cuisine.
Noun:
- The Alaskan shared stories about life in the far north.
- Many Alaskans work in the fishing industry.
Advanced Usage
- "Alaskan" as an attributive noun: The noun form is often used before another noun to indicate origin or type.
- We met an Alaskan guide. (Here, "Alaskan" describes the type of guide.)
Variants and Related Words
- Alaska (n): The 49th U.S. state, located in the northwestern extremity of North America.
- Alaskan Native (n): A member of the indigenous peoples of Alaska, such as the Iñupiat, Yupik, Aleut, and various Athabaskan peoples.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Of Alaska.
- Noun: Alaskan resident, Alaskan inhabitant.
Notes on Usage
- The word "Alaskan" is always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun (Alaska).
- It can function both as an adjective (e.g., Alaskan climate) and as a noun (e.g., the Alaskans voted).
Adjective
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relating to or characteristic of the state or people of Alaska
Noun
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a native or resident of Alaska
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