Washingtonian
[wosh-ing-toh-nee-uh n, waw-shing-] /ˌwɒʃ ɪŋˈtoʊ ni ən, ˌwɔ ʃɪŋ-/
adjective
1.
living in or coming from Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington.
noun
2.
a native or inhabitant of Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington.
Washingtonian
/ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtəʊnɪən/
adjective
1.
of or relating to the city or state of Washington or their inhabitants
noun
2.
a native or inhabitant of the city or state of Washington
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