Mancunian

American

[man-kyoo-nee-uhn, -kyoon-yuhn] / mænˈkyu ni ən, -ˈkyun yən /

noun

a native or resident of Manchester, England.

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Manchester, England, or its natives or residents.

Mancunian British

/ mæŋˈkjuːnɪən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Manchester

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adjective

of or relating to Manchester

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Etymology

Origin of Mancunian

1900–05; < Medieval Latin Mancuni ( um ) Manchester + -an

Example Sentences

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Stogia said she was "thrilled and excited" as a "proud Mancunian woman" to start campaigning in the constituency.

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"I'm going to have to try and pull something out of the bag. Half the flight will be everyone from Broadheath - it'll basically be a Mancunian flight!"

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A Manchester United scarf also adorned his coffin, which was next to a wreath bearing the affectionate Mancunian term: "R kid".

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Piccadilly Radio 261 went on to become a Mancunian institution and one of the most popular news, music and entertainment radio stations in the UK.

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The Mancunian rapper - whose real name is Harrison Armstrong - is already a big fan of the show.

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