Westerner
|West-er-ner|
B2
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/ˈwɛstərnər/
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/ˈwɛstənə/
person from the west
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Westerner' originates from the English word 'western,' which is derived from the Old English word 'westerne,' meaning 'of the west.'
Historical Evolution
'Westerne' transformed into the modern English word 'western,' and eventually became 'Westerner' to denote a person from the west.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the west,' but over time it evolved to specifically refer to people from the western part of the world.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from the western part of the world, especially Europe or North America.
The Westerner was fascinated by the ancient traditions of the East.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45