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.
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However, every Southerner knows that aggressive fire ants are never welcome, and other species can also cause lots of problems.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
When the Republican Charles Sumner was struck down by a Southerner on the Senate floor, Raymond’s paper called for armed resistance by pistol, bludgeon, and bowie knife, if necessary.
—Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
But portrayals of Southerners have a particularly long and gnarled track record.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Every Southerner knows that there's no better meal to eat than one that's come off the grill.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
When the Republican Charles Sumner was struck down by a Southerner on the Senate floor, Raymond’s paper called for armed resistance by pistol, bludgeon, and bowie knife, if necessary.
—Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
But portrayals of Southerners have a particularly long and gnarled track record.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Every Southerner knows that there's no better meal to eat than one that's come off the grill.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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“Southerner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southerner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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Southerner
noun
South·ern·er
ˈsət͟h-ə(r)-nər
: a person born or living in the South (as of the U.S.)
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