westerner
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.”
How to use westerner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone from the west of a place, or from a Western country.
Word forms
westerners plural
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As a lifelong _____, she found the humid eastern summers unbearable.
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.