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texan

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɛksən// tex·an

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.


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.

Origin

From Texas + -an.

Usage

Capitalised in all contexts. When used to describe people, it can also function as a countable noun.

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