Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsə-t͟hər-nər 

ˈsə-t͟hə-nər

: a native or inhabitant of the South

especially : a native or resident of the southern part of the U.S.

Examples of Southerner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While many of those films have morals at the core of their stories, like any true Southerner, the most important lessons Perry has learned in his life came from his mother. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024

Serving Pieces Although kitchen serving pieces are sometimes more about function, Southerners love seizing the opportunity to blend beauty with functionality. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024

And of course, like any true Southerner, many of these memories center around the food. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024

The second most populous state, awarding 40 electoral votes, Texas is generally considered a red state, having not voted Democratic in a presidential election since Southerner Jimmy Carter won it in 1976. —The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər 

: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)