2. Designating, or pertaining to, a temperance society and movement started in Baltimore in 1840 on the principle of total abstinence. -- n. A member of the Washingtonian Society. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Washingtonian — is used to refer to people from the state of Washington or Washington, D.C., in the United States.Washingtonian may also refer to:* Washingtonian (magazine), a cultural magazine in Washington, D.C. *Washingtonian movement, a temperance movement… … Wikipedia
Washingtonian — [wôsh΄iŋtō′nē ən] adj. 1. of or characteristic of George Washington 2. of the state of Washington 3. of the city of Washington n. 1. a person born or living in the state of Washington 2. a person born or living in the city of Washington … English World dictionary
Washingtonian (B&O) — The Washingtonian was one of two daily American named passenger trains operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B O) during the 1940s ndash;1950s between Baltimore, Maryland and Cleveland, Ohio, via Washington, D. C. and Pittsburgh,… … Wikipedia
Washingtonian — 1. adjective a) Of, or pertaining to, the state of Washington or its culture. By appearing in uniform, Jackson was able to convey his strong character through these images. Jackson had seized on one element of the Washingtonian myth and clung to… … Wiktionary
Washingtonian — I noun 1. a native or resident of the city of Washington • Hypernyms: ↑American 2. a native or resident of the state of Washington • Hypernyms: ↑American II adjective 1. of or relating to or in the manner of George Washington … Useful english dictionary
Washingtonian (magazine) — Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in the Washington, DC area since 1965. The magazine describes itself as the magazine Washington lives by. [http://www.washingtonian.com/about.html Washingtonian.com ] ] The magazine s core focuses… … Wikipedia
Washingtonian movement — The Washingtonian movement (Washingtonians, Washingtonian Temperance Society or Washingtonian Total Abstinence Society) was a 19th century fellowship founded on April 2, 1840 by six hard drinkers (William Mitchell, David Hoss, Charles Anderson,… … Wikipedia
Washingtonian — I. adjective see Washington II II. adjective or noun see Washington III … New Collegiate Dictionary
Washingtonian — /wosh ing toh nee euhn, waw shing /, adj. 1. living in or coming from Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington. n. 2. a native or inhabitant of Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington. [1780 90, Amer.; WASHINGTON + IAN] * * * … Universalium
washingtonian — n. resident of the northwestern state of Washington (USA); resident of Washington D.C. adj. of or related to the United States capital Washington D.C.; of or related to the northwestern state of Washington (USA) … English contemporary dictionary
