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Hongkongian en · NOUN

Etymology

From Hongkong + -ian.

Meanings

1. (rare) 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 public places, jumping queues, using bad language, pushing and jostling, are all part of daily life now." 1990, Wilson, Dick, 1928-2011, Hong Kong! Hong Kong!, page 52:
   • The Hongkongian may seem rude and rough when he jostles you on the packed sidewalks; in private, he is generous, cooperative and much given to self-help and clan-help and quiet mutual support. 1995, Hoefer, Hans, Lockhart, Saul, Eu, Geoffrey, Hong Kong, page 79:

Forms

Synonyms

Hongkie · Honkers