"Hong Konger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hong Kongers [plural]
Etymology: From Hong Kong + -er. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Hong Kong|er|id2=inhabitant}} Hong Kong + -er Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} Hong Konger (plural Hong Kongers)
  1. A person from Hong Kong or of Hong Kong descent. Categories (topical): Demonyms Synonyms: Hongkonger, HKer, Hongkie [derogatory], Hongkongese, Hong Kongite

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Alternative forms

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