Southerner

/ˈsʌðərnər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person from the southern region of a country, especially the southern United States.
As a proud southerner, she cherished her family's traditions and southern cooking.
A person with a strong cultural or regional identity associated with the southern states.
The festival celebrated the talents and heritage of every southerner in attendance.
A native or inhabitant of the southern part of a specified place.
Being a southerner, he was accustomed to the warm hospitality typical of the region.

Etymology

Derived from 'southern' combined with the suffix '-er', indicating a person associated with a specific place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

southern hospitality
A warm and welcoming attitude characteristic of people from the southern United States.
southern drawl
A distinctive accent associated with the southern region of the United States.
the South
Refers to the southern United States as a cultural region.

Related Words

South
The region of the U.S. that comprises the states south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Dixieland
A term used to denote the southeastern states of the U.S., particularly those associated with Southern culture and music.

Slang Meanings

Redneck
He might be considered a redneck for his love of country music and pickup trucks.
Hillbilly
In the rural areas, you will find many self-identifying hillbillies who embrace their lifestyle.