I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|nȯi(y)ən, -ȯiz ə n adjective
also il·li·nois·ian -ȯizhən, -zēən ; or il·li·noi·an -ȯi(y)ən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Illinois + English -an, -ian
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Illinois
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Illinois
II. noun
also illinoisian “ ; or illinoian “
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
: a native or resident of Illinois