appalachian
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌæpəˈɫætʃən// ap·palachi·an
adj. relating to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States or the people and culture of that area.
adj. relating to the Appalachian Mountains or the distinct cultural region of the eastern United States. Often used to describe geography, music, or social history.
We enjoy listening to traditional Appalachian folk music.
The Appalachian Trail stretches over two thousand miles from Georgia to Maine, attracting hikers from all over the world.
Scholars often study Appalachian dialects to understand how isolation preserved certain linguistic features that have disappeared from other varieties of American English.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the people of the region, it is often capitalized.