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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Get the Recipe Macaroni and Tomatoes Turns out, this controversial recipe is a bit of a cult classic that many Southerners still remember (and enjoy). —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 The early morning sky was a pool of ink, and the air was violently cold, at least by the standards of a Southerner by way of Nigeria. —

Audra Melton, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025 When the summer heat hits, we Southerners remember to appreciate our iconic spread of green trees that provide a shady rest on a humid afternoon. —

Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025 Literature Don't let the redneck stereotype fool you, Southerners write good. —

Karri Peifer, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Southerner