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Southerner: meaning, definitions and examples

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southerner

 

[ ˈsaʊðərnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

regional identity

A southerner is a person from the southern region of the United States. This term typically refers to individuals who were born or raised in the South, which includes states such as Texas, Florida, Georgia, and others. Southerners are often associated with distinct cultural traits, including a unique dialect, cuisine, and traditions.

Synonyms

Southener, southern native, southern person

Examples of usage

  • As a proud southerner, she loves to share her family's recipes.
  • The southerner's accent was immediately recognizable to anyone from the North.
  • Many southerners celebrate their heritage during annual festivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "southerner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sulista

🇮🇳 दक्षिणी

🇩🇪 Südstaatler

🇮🇩 orang selatan

🇺🇦 південець

🇵🇱 południowiec

🇯🇵 南部の人

🇫🇷 sudiste

🇪🇸 sureño

🇹🇷 güneyli

🇰🇷 남부 사람

🇸🇦 جنوبى

🇨🇿 jihák

🇸🇰 južan

🇨🇳 南方人

🇸🇮 južnjak

🇮🇸 suðurríki

🇰🇿 оңтүстік тұрғын

🇬🇪 სამხრეთელი

🇦🇿 cənubçu

🇲🇽 sureño

Word origin

The term 'southerner' originates from the word 'south,' which comes from the Old English 'sūþ,' meaning 'the direction of the sun at noon.' This directional term evolved as the concept of regional identity developed in the United States, particularly post-Civil War. The southern United States has a rich history shaped by diverse cultures, including Native American, African, and European influences. The term became widely recognized as people began to identify more strongly with their geographic and cultural roots, especially during the 19th century. As the United States expanded, the identity of the southerner became closely tied to unique regional characteristics, such as hospitality, music styles (like country and blues), and distinct culinary traditions. Thus, the usage of 'southerner' reflects both geographic identity and cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of place in understanding personal identity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,207 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.