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Easterner

noun East·ern·er \ ˈē-stər-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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1838

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Easterner

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Definition of Easterner for English Language Learners

  • : a person born or living in the East; especially : a person born or living in the eastern U.S.

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