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californian

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌkæɫɪˈfɔɹnjən// cal·i·for·ni·an

adj. relating to the state of California or the people who live there.

adj. relating to the U.S. state of California or its inhabitants. Often used attributively to describe cultural trends, climate, or products originating from the region.


SIMPLE

I love the warm Californian sunshine.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine, which focuses on fresh local produce and fusion flavors.

COMPLEX

Many tech giants are headquartered in the Silicon Valley region, a major hub of Californian innovation that influences global digital trends.

Origin

From California + -an.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to a person, it is capitalized as a proper adjective.

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