northerner
northerner noun: a native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.
Noun (1)
northerner (plural northerners)
- A native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.
- "The Pacers have kept millions of northerners on the move. But while they have served us well and provided some communities with rail services they may have otherwise lost, it is time to give them a well-earned rest," said Northern Regional Director Chris Jackson.2020 December 16, Richard Clinnick, “Network News: A new era as Northern bids a final farewell to Pacers”, in Rail, page 10
- Synonyms:
- Northron
Noun (2) capitalized: Northerner
Northerner (plural Northerners)
- Alternative letter-case form of northerner.
Synonyms of northerner
Forms of northerner
| plural | northerners |
|---|---|
| plural | Northerners |
Origin of northerner
From Middle English northerner, equivalent to northern + -er.
Questions about northerner
- What does northerner mean?
- Northerner means a native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.
- What part of speech is northerner?
- Northerner is a noun.
- What is the plural of northerner?
- The plural of northerner is northerners.
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