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Londoner

American  
[luhn-duh-ner] / ˈlʌn də nər /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of London.


londoner British  
/ ˈlʌndənə /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of London

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Londoner

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at London, -er 1


Example Sentences

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"I know him now and know what to expect. I'm ready to go and do my job," the Londoner said.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

"Thank you so much for paving the way," Londoner Dubois wrote on X. "Wishing you happiness, success and joy for this next season."

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

The 24-year-old Londoner, now working remotely as a freelance journalist, still frequently uses LinkedIn to make connections—professional, social and maybe more—that she doesn’t have easy access to without a team or an office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“I’m not discerning,” jokes Jack Reynolds, a 39-year-old Londoner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

Songs like 'How happy could I be with either' and 'At the Tree I shall suffer' would have been known to every Londoner of the day, absolutely regardless of status or wealth.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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