northeasterner

[ nawrth-ee-ster-ner ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the northeast.
2. (initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of the northeastern part of the U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of northeasterner¹

1960–65; northeastern + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As a northeasterner, I've long associated back to school with the cooler, brisker days of pumpkin spice season.

From Salon

A northeasterner thinking of putting down roots in one of these friendly climes wouldn’t be the first.

From Wall Street Journal

Oregon coach Chip Kelly, a northeasterner with roots in New England, loves the idea of the Pac-10's outreach program.

From Washington Post