Belonger

Belonger
Be·long·er (bĭ-lôngʹər, -lŏngʹ-) n. Caribbean
A native-born island resident or a person who has been granted the status of a native-born resident: “Resentment for what many Belongers consider Britain's parsimonious attitude has rekindled a 13-year-old debate in the islands” (Maclean's).
  Be·longʹer·ship' n.

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