Westerner

noun

West·​ern·​er ˈwe-stər-nər 

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1

: a native or inhabitant of the West

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

2

: one advocating the adoption of western European culture especially in 19th century Russia

Examples of Westerner in a Sentence

Westerners tend to be unfamiliar with Asian customs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Chawla told Newsweek that, while many Westerners make chai with syrups and blends, this was not correct. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

But these ties are often mistaken for friendships by Westerners, and frequently turn one-sided in favor of the CCP—absent sufficient leverage. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024

But to a Westerner, the sanitation situation is nothing short of amazing. —Larry Wilson, Orange County Register, 15 Sep. 2024

While Ayahuasca is still relatively unknown across North America and Europe, more Westerners are showing interest in its potential benefits to detoxify the body. —Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Westerner

noun

West·​ern·​er ˈwes-tə(r)-nər 

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