East·ern·er
| \ ˈē-stər-nər
, ˈē-stə-nər \
, ˈē-stə-nər \
Definition of Easterner
: a native or inhabitant of the East
especially
: a native or resident of the eastern part of the U.S.
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“Easterner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easterner. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Easterner was in 1838
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