Downtowner

/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊnər/ noun

Definition

A person who lives in, works in, or spends time in the downtown district of a city; an urban core resident.

Etymology

Agent noun from 'downtown' with suffix '-er,' indicating a person associated with that location. Modern American usage from the 20th century.

Kelly Says

In big cities, 'downtowners' have become an identity group with different values and lifestyles from suburban people—your zip code literally shapes your culture.

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