Londoner

American

[luhn-duh-ner] / ˈlʌn də nər /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London.

ˈLondoner British

/ ˈlʌndənə /

noun

a native or inhabitant of London

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Etymology

Origin of Londoner

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; London, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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The Londoner, 62, told the BBC the bed would be "ridiculousy tidy" if she made it again today, and the sheets would have a "1600 thread count" - a mark of high quality.

From BBC

An initial consultation on pedestrianisation of Oxford Street which ended last summer showed 63% of Londoners were in favour of the regeneration.

From BBC

But the Londoner was clear in his intention.

From BBC

In 2024, the latest year for which there is official internal migration data, 13,000 Londoners moved to Greater Manchester, more than the 11,800 making what was the more typical journey the other way.

From BBC

After three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, including blowing significant leads at the top in 2023 and 2024, the north Londoners finally look set to end their title drought.

From Barron's

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