Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

New Yorker

noun
/nu ˈjɔrkər/
Definition
A person who is from or lives in New York City.
Examples
  • As a true New Yorker, she knows all the best subway shortcuts.
  • The New Yorker magazine features essays, fiction, and cultural commentary that celebrate the city.
  • Being a New Yorker means experiencing the vibrant energy of the city every day.
Meaning
New Yorkers are often characterized by their fast-paced lifestyle, cultural diversity, and unique regional slang. The term can also refer specifically to residents of the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
Synonyms
  • City dweller
  • Brooklynite
  • Manhattanite