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Usonian

Syllabification: (U·so·ni·an)
Pronunciation: /yo͞oˈsōnēən/
Definition of Usonian

adjective

  • of or relating to the United States:the Usonian city
  • relating to or denoting the style of buildings designed in the 1930s by Frank Lloyd Wright, characterized by inexpensive construction and flat roofs.

noun

  • a native or inhabitant of the United States.
  • a house built in the 1930s by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Origin:

early 20th century: an acronym from United States + -onian after Amazonian, Devonian, etc.

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