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Chicagoan

Pronunciation: [ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡoʊ.ən]

Word

Learn how to use Chicagoan in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “identity”

(noun) a person who lives in or comes from Chicago, which is a big city in the United States. If someone says they are a Chicagoan, it means that Chicago is their home or where they spend a lot of time.

Example

As a Chicagoan, I love deep-dish pizza and visiting the Art Institute.

Example

He doesn’t consider himself a Chicagoan because he moved away when he was just a child.

Example

Are you a Chicagoan who loves the city’s sports teams?

Context: “identity”

(adjective) related to or characteristic of Chicago. If something is described as Chicagoan, it reflects the culture, style, or characteristics of Chicago.

Example

We enjoyed a Chicagoan festival that showcased local music and food.

Example

The movie was not very Chicagoan; it looked more like it was filmed in another city.

Example

What makes a food dish truly Chicagoan?

How to pronounce Chicagoan

Pronunciation: [ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡoʊ.ən]

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