1. a person who lives in or comes from the western part of a country or region
2. a person from a Western country, especially Europe or North America

Examples

• As a westerner, she wasn’t used to the humid climate of the East Coast.
• The westerner moved to New York for a job opportunity.
• Many westerners traveled to Asia for business.
• The conference brought together both easterners and westerners.
• He spoke with the accent typical of a westerner.
• The westerner was fascinated by the local customs.
• Several westerners attended the cultural exchange program.