coloradan
Definition
Noun: A person who was born in or currently lives in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Usage
The word "Coloradan" is a demonym, a noun used to identify a person from a specific place. It is always capitalized. * Use it to describe someone's origin: She is a Coloradan. * Use it to describe someone's residence: The new policies affect all Coloradans.
Examples
- As a subject:
- As an object:
- Plural form:
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the people of Colorado, though "Colorado" is more common for this purpose.
- The Coloradan spirit is one of independence and outdoor adventure. (Compare to: The Colorado spirit...)
Variants and Related Words
- Colorado (proper noun): The state itself.
- Coloradan is the standard and preferred demonym. The informal variant "Coloradoan" is sometimes seen but is less common.
Synonyms
- Resident of Colorado
- Native of Colorado
Note: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs for the proper noun "Coloradan."
Noun
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a native or resident of Colorado
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