Southeasterner

noun

South·​east·​ern·​er sau̇th-ˈē-stər-nər How to pronounce Southeasterner (audio)
-stə-nər,
sau̇-ˈē-
: a native or inhabitant of the Southeast
especially : a native or resident of the southeastern part of the U.S.

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southeasterner was in 1883

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Cite this Entry

“Southeasterner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southeasterner. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Southeasterner

noun
South·​east·​ern·​er sau̇-ˈthē-stə(r)-nər How to pronounce Southeasterner (audio)
sau̇-ˈē-
: a person born or living in a southeastern region (as of the U.S.)
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