Londoner

American

[luhn-duh-ner] / ˈlʌn də nər /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London.

ˈLondoner British

/ ˈlʌndənə /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London

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Etymology

Origin of Londoner

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

Example Sentences

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The 27-year-old Londoner also secured the best female act award and her chart-topping hit, Man I Need, secured the song of the year prize.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Some outsiders may have expected Tindall to make outlandish headline-grabbing statements but again, contrary to the persona, the softly-spoken Londoner was anything but box office.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

TikTok has provided a crucial global boost to several U.K. up-and-comers, starting late in 2024 when “Messy,” a song by Londoner Lola Young, went viral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The Londoner, who grew up close to the All England Club in Wimbledon, played smartly and aggressively, moving Cobolli around the court.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

But I was sure this man was no Londoner.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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