1. people who live in or come from the eastern part of a country or region
Usage: plural form

Examples

• Many easterners moved west during the gold rush.
• The easterners were not used to the desert climate.
• Local easterners welcomed the new immigrants warmly.
• The cultural differences between easterners and westerners were evident.
• Several easterners attended the conference in California.
• The easterners brought their traditions to the new settlement.