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Definition of remainer

remainer

/rɪˈmeɪnər/
re · main · er
Plural:remainers
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• noun

1

British A person who favors or voted for the United Kingdom remaining a member of the European Union.

Example

"The debate brought together both ardent Brexiteers and committed Remainers to discuss the economic outlook."

2

A person or thing that stays behind or continues in a particular place or condition after others have left.

Example

"The few remainers in the rural village worked together to keep the local post office open."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'remainer' with 'remainder', which means a part, number, or quantity that is left over. In contemporary British political usage, 'Remainer' is frequently capitalized.

• Rhymes for remainer

• Nearby Words

remail
remain
remainder
remainer
remains
remake
remand

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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