Londoner

American

[luhn-duh-ner] / ˈlʌn də nər /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London.

ˈLondoner British

/ ˈlʌndənə /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London

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Etymology

Origin of Londoner

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; London, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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A young Londoner, passionate about telling the stories of female African American musicians, has made her debut in the show.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"You know what I love? I've become someone who smiles at everybody which I think as a Londoner you are not," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The Londoner, 62, told the BBC the bed would be "ridiculousy tidy" if she made it again today, and the sheets would have a "1600 thread count" - a mark of high quality.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

TikTok has provided a crucial global boost to several U.K. up-and-comers, starting late in 2024 when “Messy,” a song by Londoner Lola Young, went viral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Anything that would make me appear more like a Londoner and less like a green country woodcock, I was more than willing to adopt.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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