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Melburnian

Melburnian is the demonym for a resident or native of Melbourne, the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria. The term is widely used in Australian English to refer to people associated with Melbourne and its metropolitan area. A less common variant is Melbournean, and the plural form is Melburnians.

Origin and usage: The name is formed by adding the suffix -ian to Melbourne. The form Melburnian

Identity and culture: Melburnians are linked to Melbourne’s reputation as a multicultural, arts-oriented, and sport-loving city.

has
been
in
use
since
the
19th
century
and
appears
in
dictionaries,
newspapers,
and
contemporary
writing;
Melbournean
is
rarer
but
occasionally
encountered.
The
city
is
known
for
coffee
culture,
live
music,
festivals,
laneways,
and
a
diverse
culinary
scene.
Melbourne
serves
as
the
capital
of
Victoria
and
as
a
major
economic,
educational,
and
cultural
hub
in
Australia.