New Englander

noun

New En·​gland·​er ˈiŋ-glən-dər How to pronounce New Englander (audio)
also ˈiŋ-lən-
plural New Englanders
: a native or resident of one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of New Englander was in 1637

Cite this Entry

“New Englander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Englander. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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