Hometowner

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who lives in their hometown.

    "The temptation of the hometowner is therefore the classic temptation of insularity, which equates (or confuses) interest with self-absorption."

  2. 2
    A person who comes from one's own hometown.
  3. 3
    That which pertains to a hometown or one's hometown.

    "“Yeah, let's do a hometowner, Gary, it'll be one for both of us.” “Hometowner? What the hell is that?” “For the radio stations in Springfield, it'll give you a chance to say hi to your mom and dad, and that fine little sister of yours.”"

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"The temptation of the hometowner is therefore the classic temptation of insularity, which equates (or confuses) interest with self-absorption."

Etymology

From hometown + -er.

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