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発音

• IPA: [ˈmɪ.ʃəˌɡæn.dɚ]

名詞

Michigander (plural Michiganders)

1. (US) A native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America.
2. (uncommon, humorous) In particular, a man from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigoose (“woman from Michigan”).
   • 1916, Moderator-topics, volume 36, page 165:

     Where is the little Michigander or Michigoose who is plugging along, so contentedly ensconced in his bi-valve surroundings as not to be touched by even an echo of the great state meeting of his profession?

   • 1982, Michigan Natural Resources Magazine, volumes 51-52, page 77:

     From Dale E. Pasco of Owosso: "My parents were both one room school teachers and they taught it this way: I'm a Michigander, my wife is a Michigoose, our kids are Michigoslins, so what is the use."

使用する際の注意点

• A preferred but not a universal endonym for residents of Michigan. A 2011 poll of Michigan residents found 58% preferred "Michigander", 12% preferred "Michiganian", 12% had no preference, and 11% did not like either term. However, the US Government Printing Office Style Manual prescribes "Michiganian".

同意語

• Michiganian
• Michiganer

上位語

• American

下位語

• Yooper
• Troll
• (unisex Michiganer): Michigoose (female Michiganer)

等位語

• (male Michiganer): Michigoose (female Michiganer)

派生語

• Michigoose

参照

Further reading

• Michigander on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

アナグラム

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