vermonter
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Definition
Noun: A person who was born in or is a resident of the U.S. state of Vermont.
Usage
The word "Vermonter" is a proper noun used to identify a person based on their geographic origin or residence. It functions as a demonym (a word for the inhabitants of a place). It is always capitalized.
Examples
- My neighbor is a lifelong Vermonter and knows all the best hiking trails.
- As a proud Vermonter, she always votes in local elections.
- The festival attracted Vermonters from every county in the state.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to imply shared cultural or behavioral characteristics stereotypically associated with residents of Vermont, such as independence or a love of rural life.
- True Vermonters aren't bothered by a little snow.
Variants and Related Words
- Vermont: (Proper Noun) The New England state for which a Vermonter is a native or resident.
- New Englander: (Noun) A broader term for a resident of any New England state, which includes Vermont.
Synonyms
- Native of Vermont
- Resident of Vermont
Related Phrases/Idioms
- While not a phrasal verb or idiom itself, "Vermonter" can be part of descriptive phrases.
- a fifth-generation Vermonter
- a Vermonter through and through
Noun
- a native or resident of Vermont