Springfieldian

noun

Spring·​field·​ian

-dyən

plural -s

: a native or resident of Springfield (such as Springfield in Illinois, Massachusetts, or Ohio) : springfielder

Word History

Etymology

Springfield, Massachusetts & Springfield, Illinois + English -ian

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