easterner
pronunciation
How to pronounce easterner in British English:
UK [ˈi:stənə(r)]
How to pronounce easterner in American English:
US [ˈistərnər]
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- Noun:
- an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
Word Origin
- easterner (n.)
- 1839, American English, from eastern + -er (1). Earlier word was easterling.
Example
- 1. Some initial psychological studies suggest that when an easterner goes west or vice versa , habits of thought and perception quickly begin to change .
- 2. 50 Thinking differences between easterner and westerner ; 50 thinking differences between the wise and the fool ; 50 thinking differences between the rich and the poor .
- 3. A worried easterner describes the alliance as " like an18th-century polish parliament , hostage to its most irresponsible member " .