mancunian

noun (a Mancunian, Mancunians); adjective (Mancunian)

«mancunian» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A person who comes from or lives in Manchester, a big city in north-west England. tree →
(adjective) To do with Manchester, its people or its way of speaking. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and everyday talk, Mancunians are known for football (Manchester United and Manchester City), music and a strong local accent. Children may meet the word in news and sport. Phrases: a proud Mancunian, Mancunian accent.

Examples

My uncle is a proud Mancunian. tree →
She speaks with a strong Mancunian accent. tree →
Mancunians love their football. tree →
The band was made up of four young Mancunians. tree →
The Mancunian rain is famous. tree →
«Our kid» is a phrase many Mancunians use for a brother or sister. tree →

Note

Capital M. Pronounced man-KYOO-nee-un. It comes from «Mancunium», an old Latin name for Manchester, which is why it does not look like «Manchester». Similar: Liverpudlian (Liverpool), Glaswegian (Glasgow).

On Mova

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