Mainer

[ mey-ner ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the state of Maine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mainer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

It’s proven a durable and appealing structure, whether employed by fellow Midwesterner Ray Bradbury in “Dandelion Wine” or Mainer Elizabeth Strout in her “Olive Kitteridge” novels.

From Los Angeles Times

“No Mainers should be afraid that by registering to vote that their information will be published online and that they’ll face threat, harassment and other harms.”

From Seattle Times

“Mainers deserve a right to vote and settle this issue,” she added.

From Seattle Times

“The only thing we can be sure of is that, come Super Tuesday, Mainers are going to be even more confused about whether their vote counts,” he added.

From New York Times

Most Mainers who spoke at a public hearing over the summer opposed the proposal and had a message for the board: “Don’t turn Maine into California,” Trey Stewart, Senate Republican leader, said in a statement.

From Seattle Times