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Hoo·sier

 (ho͞o′zhər)
n.
A native or resident of Indiana.
[Origin unknown.]
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Hoosier

(ˈhuːʒɪə)
n
(Peoples) US a native or inhabitant of Indiana
[C19: origin unknown]
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Hoo•sier

(ˈhu ʒər)

n.
a native or inhabitant of Indiana (used as a nickname).
[1920–30, Amer.; of uncertain orig.]
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Noun1.Hoosier - a native or resident of Indiana
Indianan
American - a native or inhabitant of the United States
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