northwesterner
American
[nawrth-wes-ter-ner]
/ ˌnɔrθˈwɛs tər nər /
noun
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a native or inhabitant of the northwest.
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(initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of the northwestern part of the U.S.
Etymology
Origin of northwesterner
1920–25; northwestern ( def. ) + -er 1
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