Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: pennsylvanian
IPA transcription: [p,ɛnsɪlv'eɪniən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Pennsylvanian, Keystone_Stater
    Meaning: a native or resident of Pennsylvania
  • Synonyms: Pennsylvanian, Pennsylvanian_period, Upper_Carboniferous, Upper_Carboniferous_period
    Meaning: from 310 million to 280 million years ago; warm climate; swampy land
Usage examples
  • But no matter in what straits the Pennsylvanian or Virginian found himself, he would not let his daughters go out into service.