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Definition of northerner

northerner

/ˈnɔːrðərnər/
north · ern · er
Plural:northerners
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Adjective:northern
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northerner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of the northern part of the world, or of the northern region of a specific country or area (especially the northern United States or northern England).

Example

"As a lifelong northerner, she was completely accustomed to driving in heavy winter snowstorms."

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• Nearby Words

northern pike
northern pine snake
northern water snake
northerner
northernmost
northernness
northland

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'northern' and the suffix '-er' (denoting an inhabitant or origin), traced back to the Old English root 'norþ' (north).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northerner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northerner
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