Alascan

/əˈlæs.kən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Alaska or its people, culture, or geography.

Etymology

From 'Alaska,' itself derived from the Aleut language word 'Alyeska' meaning 'the great land.' The suffix '-an' creates the adjectival form, following English naming conventions for places.

Kelly Says

The original Aleut name 'Alyeska' literally means 'the great land'—and they were right! Alaska is so massive that it's larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined, yet most people think of it as just a distant, icy state.

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