English

Noun

Michigander ‎(plural Michiganders)

1. (US) A native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America.
2. (uncommon, humorous) In particular, a man from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigoose ‎(“woman from Michigan”).
   • 1916, Moderator-topics, volume 36, page 165:

     Where is the little Michigander or Michigoose who is plugging along, so contentedly ensconced in his bi-valve surroundings as not to be touched by even an echo of the great state meeting of his profession?

   • 1982, Michigan Natural Resources Magazine, volumes 51-52, page 77:

     From Dale E. Pasco of Owosso: "My parents were both one room school teachers and they taught it this way: I'm a Michigander, my wife is a Michigoose, our kids are Michigoslins, so what is the use."

Usage notes

Preferred but not universal endonym for residents of Michigan. A 2011 poll of Michigan residents found 58% preferred Michigander, 12% preferred Michiganian, 12% had no preference, and 11% did not like either term.^[2]

Synonyms

• Michiganian

Hypernyms

• American

Hyponyms

• Yooper
• Troll

Translations

References

1. ↑ Michigan Today News. "Talking About Words". University of Michigan News Service. September 15, 2003.
2. ↑ Poll: 'Michiganders' embrace the label

Anagrams

• minicharged