Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

westerner

noun
/ˈwɛstərnər/
Definition
A person from the western part of a region or country, particularly from the Western world.
Examples
  • Many westerners travel to Asia for vacation.
  • The conference attracted a diverse group of westerners interested in global issues.
  • As a westerner, she found the traditions in the east fascinating.
Meaning
Westerner refers to individuals who hail from Western nations, often characterized by cultural, social, and political similarities.
Synonyms
  • Occidental
  • Western citizen
  • Western individual