westerner Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
   
2. adjective relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
   western.
   
   • the Western world
   • Western thought
   • Western thought
3. adjective of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River
   western.
   
   • a Western ranch
4. adjective satellite lying toward or situated in the west
   western.
   
   • our company's western office
5. adjective satellite of wind; from the west
   westerly; western.
   

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