Southerner

noun

South·ern·er ˈsə-t͟hər-nər

ˈsə-t͟hə-nər

: a native or inhabitant of the South

especially : a native or resident of the southern part of the U.S.

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And of course, like any true Southerner, many of these memories center around the food. —

Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 The second most populous state, awarding 40 electoral votes, Texas is generally considered a red state, having not voted Democratic in a presidential election since Southerner Jimmy Carter won it in 1976. —

The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Get The Recipe Million Dollar Pound Cake Reliable, easy, and delicious–Southerners love pound cakes. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 Food is an integral part of life in the South, especially when Southerners get together, from barbecues to potlucks to tailgates to Sunday suppers and Easter feasts—basically any of our gatherings. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Southerner