noun
- a person who was born in or lives in the northeastern part of a country, especially the northeastern United States
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the U.S. Northeast
Examples
- She is a proud northeasterner from Boston.
- Many northeasterners are familiar with harsh winter weather.
- The northeasterner accent is distinctive in American English.
- He moved to Texas but still identifies as a northeasterner.
- Northeasterners often have strong ties to their home cities.