easterner
/'i:stənə/
Definition
- Noun:
- An inhabitant of an eastern area: A person who lives in or originates from the eastern part of a country, region, or continent.
- Specifically, a resident of the eastern United States: In the context of the U.S., an "Easterner" is a person who lives in or is from the states on or near the Atlantic coast.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- As an Easterner, she was unaccustomed to the wide-open landscapes of the West.
- The cultural attitudes of an Easterner can sometimes differ from those of a Midwesterner.
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization: When referring specifically to a resident of the eastern United States, the term is often capitalized as "Easterner."
- He was a true Easterner, having lived in New York and Boston his entire life.
Variants and Related Words
- Eastern (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the east.
- She preferred the eastern seaboard for its climate.
- Easternmost (adj): Situated farthest east.
- Maine is the easternmost state in the U.S.
Synonyms
- East Coast resident: A person living on the East Coast of the U.S.
- New Englander: A person from the northeastern U.S. (a more specific regional term).
Antonyms
- Westerner: An inhabitant of a western area, especially of the U.S.
- Midwesterner: An inhabitant of the midwestern United States.
Noun
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an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
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