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Westerner

[ wes-ter-ner ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. a native or inhabitant of the West, especially of the western U.S.


westerner

/ ˈwɛstənə /

noun

  1. sometimes capital a native or inhabitant of the west of any specific region, esp of the western states of the US or of the western hemisphere


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Other Words From

  • an·ti-West·ern·er noun
  • pro-West·ern·er noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Westerner1

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; western + -er 1

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Example Sentences

They felt it especially important to share the news with a white Westerner.

The Sherpa accused the westerner of knocking off ice to hit the Sherpa below.

I may have been the last Westerner to speak with Kareem, only hours before he went missing.

Nothing can prepare a Westerner for their first trip to Asia—it's like an out-of-body experience.

This was the most perfect specimen of the bluff, hearty, breezy, almost ingenuous Westerner that Gwynne had encountered.

It was all confusing enough to the big Westerner, but the little man knew where to go.

Alone with the Westerner, Joyce felt her blood begin to quicken.

The man bowed and the Westerner answered the greeting by lifting his hat.

Captain Kilmeny nodded to the Westerner without embarrassment.

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