downstater

/ˈdaʊnˌsteɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who lives in or comes from the southern part of a state, especially New York State (the area south of Albany, including New York City and Long Island).
    • The governor, a downstater from Brooklyn, often visits rural counties to hear their concerns.
    • Downstaters and upstaters sometimes have different views on state funding priorities.
    • Many downstaters travel upstate for hiking and camping on weekends.
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