Virginian

/vərˈdʒɪniən/ noun, adjective

Definition

A person from the U.S. state of Virginia, or anything relating to Virginia and its culture, history, or characteristics.

Etymology

From Virginia, the state named after Queen Elizabeth I (called the 'Virgin Queen' in the 1600s). The suffix '-ian' denotes someone from or relating to a place.

Kelly Says

Virginia was named after a queen who never married and was called the 'Virgin Queen'—and it became one of the most historically important states, home to presidents like Washington and Jefferson! The irony is that the 'virgin' territory was already home to thousands of Native Americans.

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