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Definition of southerner

southerner

/ˈsʌð.ər.nər/
south · ern · er
Plural:southerners
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Adjective:southern
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southerner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of the southern part of a country or region, especially (when capitalized) the southern states of the United States.

Example

"As a lifelong southerner, she grew up enjoying warm winters and traditional regional cuisine."

2

Australian A strong wind or storm blowing from the south, especially along the coasts of Australia and New Zealand.

Example

"The fishermen returned to the harbor early after the forecast warned of a cold southerner approaching the bay."

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• Nearby Words

southern pacific rattlesnake
southern pine snake
southern stingray
southerner
southernly
southernmost
southland

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