easterner

/ˈiːstərnər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person from or living in the eastern part of a country or region.

“The easterner was accustomed to the warm climate and found the cold winters in the north to be unbearable.”

2. noun

a person from or living in the eastern part of a continent, especially from the United States.

“As an easterner, he was unfamiliar with the customs and traditions of the western states.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the eastern part of a country or region.

“The easterner climate is known for its mild winters and hot summers.”

Synonyms

  • oriental
  • orienter

Antonyms

  • westerner