Hampshirite

/ˈhæmpʃɪraɪt/ noun

Definition

A person from Hampshire, using the -ite suffix common in modern English for geographic identities.

Etymology

From Hampshire with the -ite suffix, following the pattern of names like Brooklynite or Californite. This is a modern alternative to hampshireman.

Kelly Says

Hampshirite vs. hampshireman shows how English is constantly evolving—the -ite suffix (borrowed from French and Latin) is replacing the ancient -man ending for creating demonyms in contemporary English.

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