Beijinger

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪŋə(ɹ)

Origin

Beijing + -er

Full definition of Beijinger

Proper noun

1. Pekingese, someone from or resident in Beijing, particularly expatriates

Usage notes

Unlike the traditional Pekingese or its recent update Beijingese, Beijinger refers solely to persons from or resident in Beijing and cannot be used in reference to its dialect of the Chinese language or in an adjectival sense. It is more commonly used for foreign residents rather than natives.

Synonyms

• Pekingese
• Beijingese