Hongkongian
Hongkongian noun: a person from Hong Kong or of Hong Kong descent; a Hong Konger.
Noun
Hongkongian (plural Hongkongians)
- A person from Hong Kong or of Hong Kong descent; a Hong Konger.
- Macao also has shady gardens and pleasant walks and rides, and is the only place where the poor Hongkongian can go to change his atmosphere.1859, Cooke, George Wingrove, 1814-1865, China:, page 70
- A former Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong University complained about the 'ugly Hongkongian', thick-skinned and shallow-rooted: "Both Eastern and Western cultures tend to be shallow here, and thus we take on the worst aspects of the West while retaining the least desirable aspects of the East litter in...1990, Wilson, Dick, 1928-2011, Hong Kong! Hong Kong!, page 52
Synonyms of Hongkongian
Forms of Hongkongian
| plural | Hongkongians |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hong Kongian |
Origin of Hongkongian
From Hongkong + -ian.
Questions about Hongkongian
- What does Hongkongian mean?
- Hongkongian means a person from Hong Kong or of Hong Kong descent; a Hong Konger.
- What part of speech is Hongkongian?
- Hongkongian is a noun.
- What is the plural of Hongkongian?
- The plural of Hongkongian is Hongkongians.
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