Northerner (Noun)
Meaning 1
An American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a proud northerner, Emily stood firmly against the institution of slavery that was prevalent in the South.
- The northerner in the gray coat walked quickly down the street, trying to blend in with the locals.
- General Grant, a seasoned northerner, led the Union Army to victory in the war-torn South.
- Growing up as a northerner, James had always been taught to respect the values of hard work and equality.
- Abigail, a transplanted northerner in a small southern town, struggled to adjust to the region's unfamiliar customs.