1. a person who lives in a particular zone or area
Usage: informal
2. a person who enforces or works with zoning regulations
Usage: informal
3. a person who seems mentally absent or spaced out
Usage: slang

Examples

• The local zoner complained about the new construction project.
• As a city zoner, she reviewed building permit applications daily.
• He’s been acting like a total zoner since he started that medication.
• The zoners in this neighborhood are very protective of their property values.
• She works as a zoner for the planning department.
• Don’t be such a zoner – pay attention to what I’m saying.