1. Plural of downstater; residents of the southern or lower part of a state, especially New York.
Usage: informal; chiefly U.S.; often used in New York to refer to people from New York City and surrounding areas south of upstate regions

Examples

• The downstaters commute into the city for work every day.
• Downstaters and upstaters often have different political views.
• Many downstaters have never visited the rural areas north of the city.
• The downstaters complained about the long drive to the upstate cabin.
• Downstaters tend to prefer urban culture and amenities.