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

Examples

• Many northerners moved south for warmer weather.
• The northerners were not used to the hot climate.
• Northerners and southerners had different cultural traditions.
• The northerners spoke with a distinct accent.
• During the winter, northerners are accustomed to heavy snowfall.
• The restaurant served food that appealed to northerners visiting the area.