Definition

Noun: A person who was born in or is a resident of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

Usage

The term "New Hampshirite" is a demonym, which is a word used to denote the residents or natives of a particular place. It is used to identify a person's origin or residence in relation to the state. - As a noun, it typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence. - It is always capitalized because it is derived from a proper noun (New Hampshire).

Examples

• As a subject: "A New Hampshirite won the national poetry contest."
• As an object: "I met a friendly New Hampshirite while hiking in the White Mountains."
• With a possessive: "The New Hampshirite's knowledge of local history was impressive."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a collective sense to refer to the people of New Hampshire as a group.
  • Example: "New Hampshirites are known for their political independence during primary elections."

Variants and Related Words

• Granite Stater (noun): An alternative, informal demonym for a resident of New Hampshire, referencing the state's nickname, "The Granite State."
  • Example: "This policy is popular among Granite Staters."

Synonyms

• Native of New Hampshire
• Resident of New Hampshire

Notes on Different Meanings

• "New Hampshirite" refers specifically to a person. It is not used to describe objects, animals, or concepts related to the state. For those, the adjective "New Hampshire" is used (e.g., New Hampshire laws, New Hampshire scenery).

Noun

1. a native or resident of New Hampshire