Regional Identity Terms

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

• Ossi is a common Finnish male given name.
• I heard that Ossi is a talented musician.
• Hey, have you met Ossi? He's a cool dude.
• The way Ossi approaches challenges is truly inspiring.

noun a native or inhabitant of the state of Indiana in the United States

• The Hoosier State is another name for Indiana in the United States.
• My friend is a proud Hoosier from Indiana.
• Hey Hoosier, how's it going?
• Being a Hoosier at heart means embracing the values of hard work and community.