Definition

A person who lives in or comes from the upper part of a city, often associated with wealth or a higher social status.

Example

The uptowner enjoyed shopping in the upscale boutiques downtown.

Conversation

Did you know that Jake is an uptowner?

Really? I didn't realize he was from that area.

Yeah, he always talks about the differences between uptown and downtown living.

That's interesting! I should ask him more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uptowner is formed from "up" (meaning higher or above) and "town" (from Old English "tun", meaning an enclosed place or settlement) with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word refers to a person who lives in or comes from a higher or more affluent area of a town or city.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who lives in a 'higher' ('up') part of a 'town' — that's what an uptowner is.

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