Washingtonians

Evergreen State natives

Washingtonians are people from Washington—either Washington State or Washington, D.C.

Context usually clarifies which: Washingtonians are used to rain suggests the Pacific Northwest, while Washingtonians packed the Metro for the inauguration points to the capital.

Residents of both places claim the term, occasionally creating confusion.

northwestern

Seattleites

Residents of Washington's largest city

CascadiaPacific Northwest ecological region
PugetWashington state sound
rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem

salmon · orca · coffee · grunge · techies · outdoorsy · eco-conscious · ferries · flannel · hikers

capital

residents

People living somewhere

BeltwayUrban bypass loop
commutersDaily work travelers
bureaucratsAdministrative government employees

lobbyists · diplomats · Capitol · monuments · Smithsonian · Georgetown · embassies · federal · congressional · Metro

civic

voters

Those who cast ballots

activistsPeople working for causes
volunteersUnpaid willing workers
constituentsParts of a whole

taxpayers · neighbors · community · engagement · grassroots · advocacy · participation · citizenship · electorate · canvassers

Washingtonians

Seattleites

residents

voters

Washingtonians

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