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Definition of northwesterner

northwesterner

/ˌnɔːrθˈwɛstərnər/
north · west · ern · er

Plural:northwesterners
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Adjective:northwestern
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• noun

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."

Word Nuance & Usage

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
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