noun
Etymology
Origin of Northerner
Example Sentences
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“History has placed us all, Northerner and Southerner, black and white, within a common border and under a common law,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Franklin Pierce, although a Northerner, fiercely defended slavery while signing the Kansas-Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act; he was a drunkard to boot.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025
A Northerner serves 13 years in the military, while South Korean conscripts serve just 18 months.
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2023
Like many a Northerner, Cilley faced a difficult choice.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2018
His identity as an outsider, a Northerner, and the nature of the crime seemed to generate heightened contempt from law enforcement officials.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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