Northerner

Northerner

NORTHERNER /หˆnorฮธernษ™/ /หˆnษ”หรฐษ™nษ™/
Noun London

In London parlance, anyone who lives outside the M25 ring road that encircles Greater London. Despite geographical inaccuracy (as areas south, east, and west of London are also beyond the M25), Londoners often use this term for anyone from outside the capital.

Example Sentences

"I think he's a Northerner."
"You can tell she's a Northerner by her accent."
"Northerners always complain about London prices."

Etymology & History

British person from North England. British regional identity terminology. North-South divide British cultural distinction. Yorkshire, Lancashire British Northerner areas. Working-class British associations stronger. Reflects British regional identity vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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