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)

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The 19-year-old New Englander drove to victory in the Saturday’s Tide 150, the first event of NASCAR’s high-octane weekend at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

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

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“New Englander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Englander. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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