inlander

noun

in·​land·​er ˈin-ˌlan-dər How to pronounce inlander (audio)
-lən-
: one who lives inland

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This seems to have been the case in India, where inlanders used herbs to help their mortar withstand moisture, and where the coastal dwellers routinely added unrefined sugar to protect buildings against the corrosive effects of sea salt. Tim Brinkhof, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inlander was in 1610

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“Inlander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inlander. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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