Word
texan
Phoneticstex·an
/ˈtɛksən/
Definition
adj. relating to the state of Texas in the United States. You use this to describe people, food, or things that come from there.
adj. relating to the U.S. state of Texas or its inhabitants. Often used attributively to describe cultural exports such as cuisine or music.
Examples
“I love eating spicy Texan food.”
“The museum features a large collection of Texan art from the nineteenth century to the present day.”
“The candidate's platform focused heavily on Texan economic independence, reflecting a long-standing tradition of regional pride and self-reliance that defines the state's political landscape.”
Examples
simple
“I love eating spicy Texan food.”
contextual
“The museum features a large collection of Texan art from the nineteenth century to the present day.”
complex
“The candidate's platform focused heavily on Texan economic independence, reflecting a long-standing tradition of regional pride and self-reliance that defines the state's political landscape.”
Usage
Capitalised in all contexts. When used to describe people, it can also function as a countable noun.
Etymology
From Texas + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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