Easterner

noun

East·​ern·​er ˈē-stər-nər 

ˈē-stə-nər

: a native or inhabitant of the East

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

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Easterner

noun

East·​ern·​er ˈē-stə(r)-nər 

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