Alleghenian

/ˌæl.ə.ˈɡeɪ.ni.ən/ adjective, noun

Relating to the Allegheny Mountains or region; a person from the Allegheny region of the eastern United States.

From 'Allegheny,' the name of a major mountain range in the eastern United States, possibly derived from a Lenape or Shawnee word. The suffix '-ian' indicates belonging to or coming from a place.

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