washingtonian

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washingtonian

A Washingtonian enjoys hiking in the Cascade Mountains.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to the state of Washington: Pertaining to the U.S. state located in the Pacific Northwest.
    • Of or relating to the capital of the United States: Pertaining to Washington, D.C., the federal district and capital city.
    • Of or relating to the people who run the federal government: Characteristic of the culture, attitudes, or practices associated with federal government officials and employees in Washington, D.C.
    • Of or relating to or in the manner of George Washington: Pertaining to the character, style, or era of the first U.S. president.

  2. Noun:

    • A native or resident of the state of Washington: A person who was born in or lives in the state of Washington.
    • A native or resident of the city of Washington: A person who was born in or lives in Washington, D.C.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • The Washingtonian coastline is known for its rugged beauty. (Pertaining to the state.)
    • She enjoys the Washingtonian social scene. (Pertaining to Washington, D.C.)
    • The article criticized Washingtonian bureaucracy. (Pertaining to federal government culture.)
    • He admired the Washingtonian virtue of honesty. (Pertaining to George Washington's character.)

  • Noun:

    • As a lifelong Washingtonian, he loves hiking in the Cascade Mountains. (Resident of the state.)
    • The Washingtonian advocated for more funding for the city's public transit. (Resident of Washington, D.C.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term can specify context to avoid ambiguity between the state and the district. For example, "a D.C. Washingtonian" or "a state Washingtonian."
  • Used attributively to describe institutions or characteristics: "Washingtonian politics," "Washingtonian society."
Variants and Related Words
  • Washington (proper noun): The name of the state, the capital city, and the first president.
  • Washington, D.C.: The explicit name for the capital district.
  • State of Washington: The explicit name for the U.S. state.
Synonyms
  • For a resident (state): None are exact, but "resident of Washington State" is a descriptive synonym.
  • For a resident (D.C.): None are exact, but "resident of the District" or "D.C. resident" are descriptive synonyms.
  • For the adjective (pertaining to D.C.): "District," "federal" (in some contexts).
Related Phrases
  • Inside-the-Beltway: A phrase often related to the "Washingtonian" adjective meaning concerning federal government culture, referring to the area within the Capital Beltway highway encircling Washington, D.C.
    • The debate was focused on inside-the-Beltway issues.
Related Idioms
  • "Washingtonian as usual": A critical idiom implying that the typical, often inefficient or partisan, ways of the federal government are continuing unchanged.
    • Despite the scandal, it was Washingtonian as usual on Capitol Hill.
washingtonian

A Washingtonian enjoys hiking in the Cascade Mountains.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to or in the state of Washington
  2. of or relating to the capital of the United States
    • Washingtonian museums
  3. of or relating to the people who run the federal government
    • Washingtonian politics as usual
  4. of or relating to or in the manner of George Washington
Noun
  1. a native or resident of the state of Washington
  2. a native or resident of the city of Washington

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