1. People who live in or come from the northeastern region of a country, especially the northeastern United States.
Usage: Plural form of northeaster or northeasterner; Often capitalized when referring to residents of the U.S. Northeast

Examples

• Many northeasterners are accustomed to cold, snowy winters.
• The northeasterners in the survey reported higher costs of living than other regions.
• Northeasterners often have distinct accents and cultural traditions.
• Several northeasterners moved to warmer states for retirement.
• The conference attracted northeasterners from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.