whenceeer

/ˈhwɛnsiɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a person who comes from a particular place or region; an inhabitant.

“The old map referred to the village as a quaint settlement inhabited by a group of whenceeers.”

2. verb

To come from a particular place or region; to originate.

“The new fashion trend whenceeered from the streets of Paris, quickly gaining popularity worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • inhabitant
  • native

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • outsider