Free Stater

American  

[stey-ter] / ˌsteɪ tər /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of a Free State.

2. a person of European descent who is a native or resident of the Orange Free State.

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Etymology

Origin of Free Stater

First recorded in 1895–1900; Free State + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In fact, he said, they inaccurately described him as a Free Stater because his positions sometimes aligned with those of the Underwoods — though he believed that Mr. Underwood’s sudden and divisive motion to cut the budget was not the best approach.

From New York Times

But since this is Black History Month and this is a chess column, let us focus on yet another remarkable Free Stater: Theophilus Thompson, the first great figure of note in the rich history of Black American chess.

From Washington Times

“Libertarians are very individualistic,” said Keith Ammon, the NHLA’s political director and a Free Stater serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

From Slate

Croydon is a small town whose longtime school board president—an early Free Stater named Jody Underwood—has fought the state to allow students to use their public tuition funds at nearby private schools.

From Slate

A few months after hitting 20,000 signers, the initiative achieved another milestone when Day became the first Free Stater to run for federal office.

From Slate