noun
westerner
WEHS-tuh-nuh
Westerner (noun) means a person who comes from, or lives in, the western part of a region, country, or the world. Example: “As a lifelong westerner, she found the humid eastern summers unbearable.”
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A person who comes from, or lives in, the western part of a region, country, or the world.
"As a lifelong westerner, she found the humid eastern summers unbearable."
"Many westerners were surprised by how different the customs were."
How to use westerner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone from the west of a place, or from a Western country.
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Word forms
- Plural
- westerners
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Etymology
Formed from western plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "a person belonging to."
Rhymes for westerner
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What does “westerner” mean?
The word “westerner” means a person who comes from, or lives in, the western part of a region, country, or the world. In plain terms, someone from the west of a place, or from a Western country.
How do you pronounce “westerner”?
“Westerner” is pronounced WEHS-tuh-nuh (/ˈwɛstɚnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “westerner” in a sentence?
Here is “westerner” used in a sentence: “As a lifelong westerner, she found the humid eastern summers unbearable.”
What part of speech is “westerner”?
“Westerner” is a noun.
