new yorker
Definition
Noun: 1. A person from New York: Specifically, a person who was born in or is a resident of the state of New York. 2. A person from New York City: More commonly, a person who was born in or is a resident of New York City.
Usage
The term "New Yorker" is used to identify a person's origin or residence. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized. * When referring to someone from the state, the context usually clarifies this meaning (e.g., "a New Yorker from Buffalo"). * Without specific context, "New Yorker" most frequently implies a resident of New York City, reflecting the city's prominent global identity.
Examples
- As a resident of New York City:
- As a lifelong New Yorker, she was used to the fast pace of city life.
- The New Yorker gave the tourists directions to the subway.
- As a resident of New York State:
- He is a New Yorker who grew up near the Canadian border.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Identity: The term often carries connotations beyond simple geography, implying familiarity with the distinctive culture, pace, and attitudes associated with New York City.
- He had the confident, direct manner of a true New Yorker.
Variants and Related Words
- New York: (Proper Noun) The name of the U.S. state and its most populous city.
- The New Yorker: (Proper Noun) The title of a famous American magazine of reportage, commentary, and fiction, headquartered in New York City.
Synonyms
- City dweller: (General) A person who lives in a city.
- Urbanite: (General) A person who lives in a city.
- Empire Stater: (Specific, rare) A resident of New York State (from its nickname, "The Empire State").
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be a real New Yorker: This phrase suggests someone who embodies the stereotypical traits of a New York City resident, such as being fast-walking, direct, resilient, and street-smart.
- After living there for ten years and navigating the subway like a pro, she felt like a real New Yorker.
Noun
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a native or resident of New York (especially of New York City)
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