washingtonian

• Qui se rapporte à l'État de Washington ou à la ville de Washington (district de Columbia) aux États-Unis ; désigne aussi une personne originaire ou résidente de l'un de ces lieux.

Relating to the U.S. state of Washington or the city of Washington, D.C.; also used to describe a person from either location.

1. Relating to George WashingtonC1formalamerican

   Of, relating to, or characteristic of George Washington, the first U.S. president.

   Relatif à George Washington

   • The museum displayed a collection of Washingtonian artifacts from the 18th century.
   • His leadership style was distinctly Washingtonian in its dignity and restraint.
   • The Washingtonian ideals of civic virtue and national unity are still studied today.

2. Relating to the U.S. federal governmentC1formalamericanpolitical

   Of or relating to the people, institutions, or culture of the U.S. federal government in Washington, D.C.

   qui se rapporte au gouvernement fédéral américain

   • The journalist wrote a book about the Washingtonian political elite.
   • Washingtonian insiders were skeptical of the new policy proposal.
   • The party was a gathering of the Washingtonian establishment.

   Synonymesfederalgovernmentalwashington

3. Relating to Washington, D.C.B2formalamerican

   Of or relating to the city of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

   de Washington, D.C.

   • The Washingtonian skyline is dominated by the Capitol and the Washington Monument.
   • She moved to the D.C. area and quickly adopted a Washingtonian lifestyle.
   • The restaurant serves classic Washingtonian cuisine, including half-smoke sausages.

4. B2formalamerican

   Of or relating to the state of Washington in the Pacific Northwest.

   relatif à l'État de Washington

   • The Washingtonian coastline is known for its rugged beauty and rainforests.
   • He is a proud Washingtonian, born and raised in Seattle.
   • The Washingtonian wine industry has grown significantly in recent decades.

• Nom désignant un habitant ou un natif de la ville de Washington (district de Columbia) ou de l'État de Washington.

A noun referring to a native or resident of either the city of Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington.

nom propre

1. Resident of Washington, D.C.B2formalamerican

   A person who lives in or comes from Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.

   Habitant de Washington, D.C.

   • As a lifelong Washingtonian, she knows the city's history well.
   • Many Washingtonians work for the federal government.
   • The restaurant is a favorite among locals and Washingtonians alike.

2. Resident of Washington StateB2formalamerican

   A person who lives in or comes from the state of Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

   Habitant de l'État de Washington

   • He is a proud Washingtonian from Seattle.
   • Washingtonians enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
   • The festival attracts many Washingtonians from across the state.