Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsə-t͟hər-nər How to pronounce Southerner (audio)
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

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While home spring cleaning is most often on a Southerner’s to-do list, decluttering specific areas beforehand will allow easier access to those areas that need a refresh. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 The most iconic Southerner in American history was played by a Brit — and one who almost didn't get the part. Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Of course, Southerner's may feel that Red Lobster's hush puppies are more suited to their palate. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 There’s also the Ratliff family, consisting of wealthy Southerner Timothy (Jason Isaacs), his pill-popping wife, Victoria (Parker Posey), and their three kids: obnoxious bro Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), religious studies major Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola), the youngest. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Southerner

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southerner was in 1817

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“Southerner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southerner. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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Southerner

noun
South·​ern·​er ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər How to pronounce Southerner (audio)
: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)
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