Usonian

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of or relating to the United States of America.

   • This much was already evident in the opinions expressed by Usonian politicians and ideologues following the end of the War of 1898.
   • It is hoped that every reader will have a sufficient share of the general sense of humor to enjoy, and not to take offense at, such bits of Usonian and Canadian lingo.
   • Right below Juan Ponce is the Palace of the Fortaleza de Santa Catalina drawn in such a way so as to highlight the Puerto Rican and the Usonian flags waving above.
2. 2

   Of Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for a utopian United States.

   • The great Usonian Life, the universal life of our own true democracy.
   • only in freedom can we build the Usonian city. His [Wright's] plans are coming to life.
3. 3

   Of or relating to a style of construction introduced by Frank Lloyd Wright.

   • Their residential design is strongly influenced by Prairie and Usonian architecture.
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   1. 4

      Pertaining to Usonia, New York, or similar Wrightian communities.

      • Okemos, Michigan, was to be the site of Wright's first Usonian community.
      • As the median age of Usonian children grew, […]
   2. 5

      An inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America.

      • As a Usonian of Celtic-Franco/Gallego Mexican-Quaker-Catholic-German-Blackfoot-Rock&Roll descent, I feel at home.
   3. 6

      An inhabitant of the Wrightian community of Usonia, New York.

      • "Those were the best of the arguments," one Usonian remembered.
   4. 7

      A house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in his Usonian style.

      • Rosenbaum does an admirable job of characterizing the philosophy behind the Usonian and its particular place in time.
   5. 8

      Alternative letter-case form of Usonian.

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