Southerner
noun
South·ern·er
ˈsə-t͟hər-nər 
ˈsə-t͟hə-nər
: a native or inhabitant of the South
especially
: a native or resident of the southern part of the U.S.
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Southerners certainly know and love this quirky combo, which is one of many popular Easter side dishes our readers always make.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Conversely, New England's fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most Southerners.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Her work has appeared in Garden & Gun, Architectural Digest, Mental Floss, and The Bitter Southerner, often focusing on the people, food, and places of Southern United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
But the proud Southerner’s love of retail springs from watching his family in small-town Brandon, Miss., run local stores selling furniture, hardware, and clothing.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Conversely, New England's fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most Southerners.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Her work has appeared in Garden & Gun, Architectural Digest, Mental Floss, and The Bitter Southerner, often focusing on the people, food, and places of Southern United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
But the proud Southerner’s love of retail springs from watching his family in small-town Brandon, Miss., run local stores selling furniture, hardware, and clothing.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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Southerner
noun
South·ern·er
ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər
: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)
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