Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsə-t͟hər-nər 

ˈsə-t͟hə-nər

: a native or inhabitant of the South

especially : a native or resident of the southern part of the U.S.

Examples of Southerner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In This Article Check for Drafts Look for Foggy Windows Give Your Patio Door a Test Slide Scan Your Screens From wrapping outdoor faucets to checking insulation, there are plenty of home maintenance tasks Southerners know to take care of before that rare winter weather arrives. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025

Presidential aspirations Over the next few years, Jackson took on ever more high-profile organizing, patterned after the life and work of King – another Southerner. —Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025

While home spring cleaning is most often on a Southerner’s to-do list, decluttering specific areas beforehand will allow easier access to those areas that need a refresh. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025

The most iconic Southerner in American history was played by a Brit — and one who almost didn't get the part. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Southerner

noun

South·​ern·​er ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər 

: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)