Westerner

noun

West·​ern·​er ˈwe-stər-nər 

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1

: a native or inhabitant of the West

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

2

: one advocating the adoption of western European culture especially in 19th century Russia

Examples of Westerner in a Sentence

Westerners tend to be unfamiliar with Asian customs.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are conventional offerings, like massages and facials, and more unusual — to Westerners, at least — options that harness singing bowls, stones, and Ayurvedic techniques. —Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024

Unlike the middle of the global income distribution, the composition of the top has remained much the same over the previous three decades: dominated by Westerners. —Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2023

In a videotape of the incident, one of the pilots on the ground is a Westerner speaking English. —Helene Cooper, New York Times, 5 June 2024

Look at our history: Westerners settled here a few hundred years ago with no respect for the indigenous who had a deeper connection to the land. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Westerner

noun

West·​ern·​er ˈwes-tə(r)-nər 

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