midwesterner
midwesterner — noun
1. a person who was born in or lives in the north-central part of the United States
a person who was born in or lives in the north-central part of the United States — a region known for its farmland, lakes, and welcoming communities
Charlotte grew up on a farm in Iowa and still describes herself as a Midwesterner.
describes herself as a + [demonym]
After twenty years in Detroit, the Watanabe family feels like true Midwesterners.
When Mateo moved to Chicago from Texas, his neighbours welcomed him the way Midwesterners do.
Many Midwesterners spend winter weekends ice fishing on the frozen lakes of Michigan.
Having lived in Ohio her entire life, Zola calls herself a Midwesterner through and through.
- person from the Midwest
a descriptive phrase rather than a single-word demonym; used when the audience may not know the term Midwesterner
- heartlander
more poetic and less common; suggests traditional American values rather than simply regional origin
- Northeasterner
a person from the northeastern US (New England / Mid-Atlantic states), often seen as culturally distinct from Midwesterners
- Southerner
a person from the southern US, associated with a different regional culture and history
用法筆記
Midwesterner is a countable noun and always starts with a capital M. It is most common when contrasting a person's background or values with those from other US regions.