Chicagoans

/ʃɪˌkɑːɡoʊˈænz/ noun

Definition

Plural of Chicagoan; multiple people who live in or are from Chicago, Illinois.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'Chicagoan' formed by adding '-s'. The singular demonym 'Chicagoan' comes from Chicago (Potawatomi origin) plus '-an'.

Kelly Says

Chicagoans famously developed deep-dish pizza, the Chicago-style hot dog, and the skyscraper—the city's innovations in food and architecture show how urban identity shapes culture. A city's name and its people's name literally become part of global culture!

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