Word
californian
Phoneticscal·i·for·ni·an
/ˌkæɫɪˈfɔɹnjən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“I love the warm Californian sunshine.”
“The restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine, which focuses on fresh local produce and fusion flavors.”
“Many tech giants are headquartered in the Silicon Valley region, a major hub of Californian innovation that influences global digital trends.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to a person, it is capitalized as a proper adjective.
Etymology
From California + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.