appalachian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of Appalachia
  2. adjective in or relating to Appalachia

WordNet

Ap`pa*la"chi*an adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a chain of mountains in the United States, commonly called the Allegheny mountains. ✍ The name Appalachian was given to the mountains by the Spaniards under De Soto, who derived it from the heighboring Indians. Am. Cyc.

Webster 1913