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Definition of northwesterner
northwesterner
/ˌnɔːrθˈwɛstərnər/
north · west · ern · er
Plural:northwesterners
•Adjective:northwestern
northwesterner Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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1
A native or inhabitant of a region situated in the northwest, especially the Pacific Northwest of the United States or the northwestern part of a country.
Example
"As a lifelong northwesterner, she was accustomed to the frequent rain and deep green forests."
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Often capitalized (Northwesterner) when referring specifically to an inhabitant of the Pacific Northwest of the United States or a specific recognized geographical region.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English by combining the directional adjective 'northwestern' with the agent noun suffix '-er' (denoting an inhabitant or resident).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northwesterner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northwesterner