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texan Meaning & Definition

ˈtek-sən

What Does Texan Mean?

Texan is a noun that means a native or resident of Texas. As a geographical name, it means state in the southern U.S. bordering on Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico; capital Austin area 266,807 square miles (691,030 square kilometers).

Quick Facts About Texan

Part of speechnoun, geographical name
Pronunciation/ˈtek-sən/
Syllables2
First known use1835

Texan Definition (Noun)

  1. a native or resident of Texas

Texan as a Geographical Name

  1. state in the southern U.S. bordering on Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico; capital Austin area 266,807 square miles (691,030 square kilometers)

Synonyms of Texan

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Word Forms & Grammar

Tex·ans

Texan adjective

Texan

Texans

Tex·an adjective or noun

Texas

First Known Use

1835

Texan Pronunciation

Texan is pronounced /ˈtek-sən/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tek).

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