1. people who live in or come from the southern part of a country or region
Usage: plural form
2. people from the Southern United States
Usage: often capitalized; refers specifically to the American South

Examples

• Many southerners moved north during the Great Migration.
• The festival attracted visitors from across the region, including many southerners.
• Southerners are known for their hospitality and distinctive cuisine.
• The debate revealed different perspectives between northerners and southerners.
• Several prominent southerners spoke at the conference.
• The author interviewed southerners about their experiences during the civil rights era.