angelina

n. a common female name that comes from the word for 'angel'.

n. a female given name of Italian origin, serving as a diminutive of Angela.

“Angelina decided to study medicine after she finished high school.”

“The protagonist, Angelina, navigates the complexities of early twentieth-century immigration in the novel's opening chapters.”

n. a woman who lives in or comes from the city of Los Angeles.

n. a female resident or native of Los Angeles, California.

“As a proud Angelina, she knew all the best hidden spots for tacos in the city.”

“The documentary features several prominent Angelinas discussing the cultural evolution of the West Coast art scene.”

American English · Dialect

n. a very old slang word for a young or new person traveling without a home.

n. a young or inexperienced hobo or itinerant traveler.

“The old man on the train called the boy an angelina because he was new to the road.”

“In early twentieth-century rail-riding subcultures, an angelina was often dependent on more experienced travelers for survival.”

Archaic · Slang