Angeleno
noun
An·ge·le·no
ˌan-jə-ˈlē-(ˌ)nō 
variants
or less commonly Angelino
plural Angelenos also Angelinos
: a native or resident of Los Angeles, California
To an Easterner, the central visual expression of Los Angeles may be the beaches, or the bungalow sprawl, or Hollywood, or smog; to an Angeleno, the dominant visual experience is the freeway.—
John Herbers
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Tucked away on the historic 1300 block of Carroll Avenue in the heart of L.A.’s historic Angeleno Heights neighborhood, the Thomas Residence is a prime example of transitional Craftsman architecture.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
As a born and raised Angeleno, Este Haim has never strayed too far from home.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2025
Disaster relief will distribute direct cash aid for Angeleno’s most critical needs, as well as coordinated efforts to clear hazardous waste, test water quality and restore safe living conditions.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
The entire evening felt like a tribute concert to the city of Los Angeles in the aftermath of the wildfires, and Lamar, an Angeleno, expressed deep gratitude to his hometown in his acceptance speech for Record of the Year.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
As a born and raised Angeleno, Este Haim has never strayed too far from home.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2025
Disaster relief will distribute direct cash aid for Angeleno’s most critical needs, as well as coordinated efforts to clear hazardous waste, test water quality and restore safe living conditions.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
The entire evening felt like a tribute concert to the city of Los Angeles in the aftermath of the wildfires, and Lamar, an Angeleno, expressed deep gratitude to his hometown in his acceptance speech for Record of the Year.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Angeleno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angeleno. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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