Westerner

noun

West·​ern·​er ˈwe-stər-nər How to pronounce Westerner (audio)
-stə-
1
: a native or inhabitant of the West
especially : a native or resident of the western part of the U.S.
2
: one advocating the adoption of western European culture especially in 19th century Russia

Examples of Westerner in a Sentence

Westerners tend to be unfamiliar with Asian customs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Chawla told Newsweek that, while many Westerners make chai with syrups and blends, this was not correct. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 But these ties are often mistaken for friendships by Westerners, and frequently turn one-sided in favor of the CCP—absent sufficient leverage. Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 But to a Westerner, the sanitation situation is nothing short of amazing. Larry Wilson, Orange County Register, 15 Sep. 2024 While Ayahuasca is still relatively unknown across North America and Europe, more Westerners are showing interest in its potential benefits to detoxify the body. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Westerner 

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Westerner was in 1599

Dictionary Entries Near Westerner

Cite this Entry

“Westerner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Westerner. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Westerner

noun
West·​ern·​er ˈwes-tə(r)-nər How to pronounce Westerner (audio)
: a person born or living in the West (as of the U.S.)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!