Missourian

noun

Mis·​sou·​ri·​an mə-ˈzu̇r-ē-ən How to pronounce Missourian (audio)
plural Missourians
: a native or resident of Missouri
Missourian adjective

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Then-Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticized the prosecution and sought to intervene, arguing the case raised broader questions about Missourians' rights to defend themselves and their property. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 Her work has appeared in the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine. Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 The native Missourian excelled as a scorer out of pick-and-roll actions with craftiness that highlighted his basketball IQ. Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 June 2026 In one Carrier of the Month feature, the Missourian quoted the winner (Mike Wagner, twelve years old, 2 Lucerne Court). Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 Gutierrez has bylines with the San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle and Columbia Missourian. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Missourian was in 1821

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“Missourian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Missourian. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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