Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsə-t͟hər-nər How to pronounce Southerner (audio)
ˈsə-t͟hə-nər
: a native or inhabitant of the South
especially : a native or resident of the southern part of the U.S.

Examples of Southerner in a Sentence

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And proves once again that Southerners can turn almost anything into a dip. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 Flamboyant, fast-talking Southerner Georgia stands out among the fussy, provincial New England set. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 Since it was narrated by a white Southerner during the Civil War, some questioned whether it should be rewritten or canceled. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025 The album, a partnership of Democracy Forward and literary magazine The Bitter Southerner, will be released on vinyl and online on July 3 and started taking pre-orders today. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Southerner

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southerner was in 1817

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“Southerner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southerner. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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Southerner

noun
South·​ern·​er ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər How to pronounce Southerner (audio)
: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)
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