Pennsylvanian
adjective
Penn·syl·va·nian
ˌpen(t)-səl-ˈvā-nyən 
-nē-ə-n
1
: of or relating to Pennsylvania or its people
2
: of, relating to, or being the period of the Paleozoic era in North America between the Mississippian and Permian or the corresponding system of rocks see Geologic Time Table
Pennsylvanian
noun
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When the Continental Congress voted for independence in July 1776, Dickinson and fellow Pennsylvanian Robert Morris abstained.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
When the Continental Congress voted for independence in July 1776, Dickinson and fellow Pennsylvanian Robert Morris abstained.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Here’s everything to know about riding Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train, from route highlights and onboard amenities to the best seats for soaking in the ever-changing landscape.
—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Like an ancient demon or witch’s familiar, Punxsutawney Phil, the iconic Pennsylvanian groundhog, has long cornered the market on the weather warming.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
The new route would replace Amtrak's Southwest Chief and Pennsylvanian lines and rely on existing infrastructure from host railroads, including BNSF, Norfolk Southern and New Jersey Transit.
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Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Specialty Games Be prepared to explore more niche options on credible Pennsylvanian casino sites.
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Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
On Monday, a Pennsylvanian district attorney sued to halt the giveaways.
—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
28 Oct. 2024
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
When the Continental Congress voted for independence in July 1776, Dickinson and fellow Pennsylvanian Robert Morris abstained.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Here’s everything to know about riding Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train, from route highlights and onboard amenities to the best seats for soaking in the ever-changing landscape.
—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Like an ancient demon or witch’s familiar, Punxsutawney Phil, the iconic Pennsylvanian groundhog, has long cornered the market on the weather warming.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
The new route would replace Amtrak's Southwest Chief and Pennsylvanian lines and rely on existing infrastructure from host railroads, including BNSF, Norfolk Southern and New Jersey Transit.
—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Specialty Games Be prepared to explore more niche options on credible Pennsylvanian casino sites.
—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
On Monday, a Pennsylvanian district attorney sued to halt the giveaways.
—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
28 Oct. 2024
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“Pennsylvanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pennsylvanian. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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Pennsylvanian
adjective
Penn·syl·va·nian
ˌpen(t)-səl-ˈvā-nyən
-nē-ən
1
: of or relating to Pennsylvania or its people
2
: of, relating to, or being the later part of the Carboniferous period in the Paleozoic era of geological history in North America marked by the first appearance of reptiles
also
: relating to the corresponding system of rocks see geologic time
Pennsylvanian
noun
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