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pennsylvanian

/ˌpen.səlˈveɪ.ni.ən/

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noun

/ˌpen.səlˈveɪ.ni.ən/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя штата Пенсильвания.

A noun referring to a native or resident of the state of Pennsylvania.

proper noun

  1. Geological periodC1formalscientific

    A subperiod of the Carboniferous period, lasting from about 323 to 299 million years ago, characterized by warm climates and extensive swampy forests.

    ruГеологический период

    • The Pennsylvanian period saw the formation of vast coal deposits.
    • Fossilized ferns from the Pennsylvanian are common in this region.
    • During the Pennsylvanian, the land was covered in lush swamps.
  2. Person from PennsylvaniaA2formalamerican

    A person who was born in or lives in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.

    ruЖитель Пенсильвании

    • My grandfather was a proud Pennsylvanian his whole life.
    • Many Pennsylvanians enjoy visiting the Pocono Mountains.
    • She is a Pennsylvanian who moved to New York for work.
Forms
  • pennsylvanians plural form
  • pennsylvanians' possessive plural form
  • pennsylvanian's possessive singular form