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Astorian

noun
As·​to·​ri·​an | \ aˈstōrēən, əˈ-, -ȯr-\
plural -s

Definition of Astorian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a fur trader of the Astoria trading post

Astorian

adjective
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Definition of Astorian (Entry 2 of 2)

: relating to the Astoria trading post or to its activities

History and Etymology for Astorian

Noun

Astoria, former trading post in Oregon (now site of Astoria, Oregon) founded 1811 by John J. Astor †1848 American merchant + English -an

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