heartlander

English

Etymology

From heartland +‎ -er.

Noun

heartlander (plural heartlanders)

1. A person who lives in the heartland.
   • 2006, Stephen V. Ash, Middle Tennessee Society Transformed, 1860-1870, page 4:

     About four of every ten heartlanders were Negro slaves.

2. (Singapore) A citizen of Singapore who maintains the local culture and customs of the country.
3. (Singapore) A resident of Singapore who lives or works in the heartlands, in a district or planning area that is outside of the central region of the country, places which are lesser known to tourists.

Antonyms

• cosmopolitan