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Northerner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A northerner is a person who comes from or lives in the northern part of a country or region. The term often highlights cultural, geographical, or climatic differences from southern areas.

northerner

/ˈnɔrðərnər/ /ˈnɔːðənə/

Definition:

A person from the northern part of a country or region.

Synonyms:

northerly, northlander, northern dweller

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

southerner, southern dweller

Common Collocations:

cold northerner, proud northerner, typical northerner

Derivatives:

northern, northernmost

Usage Tips:

Use "northerner" to describe someone from the north; avoid for directions or objects.

Common Phrases:

true northerner, hardy northerner, born and bred northerner

Etymology:

Derived from "north," with "-erner" suffix denoting origin or residence.

Examples:

  • 1. The winters are harsher for a northerner like him.
  • 2. She’s a proud northerner who loves her hometown traditions.
  • 3. As a northerner, he wasn’t used to the southern heat.
  • 4. The northerner brought stories of snowy landscapes to the coastal village.

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