plural Vermonters
: a native or resident of Vermont

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The draft bill indicates that Vermonters have reported UAP sightings to police in various instances, signaling a need for a coordinated response between state and federal officials. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026 By the end of the day, 67,000 Vermonters should be able to access their benefits. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025 Amtrak Airo, set to debut next year, will install new cars on trains including the Northeast Regional, Empire Service, Virginia Services, Keystone, Downeaster, Palmetto, Carolinian, Maple Leaf, Vermonter and Adirondack. Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The crime rate is among the lowest in the nation, the air is pristine, and Vermonters are healthy — although, as in neighboring Maine, the state has seen an uptick in drug deaths. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 14 July 2025 This bill is about dignity, economic fairness, and giving Vermonters the opportunity for a fresh start. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Vermonter was in 1782

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“Vermonter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vermonter. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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