1. People who live in or operate from outports (small, remote coastal settlements, especially in Newfoundland and Labrador).
Usage: chiefly Canadian; plural form

Examples

• The outporters of Newfoundland have maintained their fishing traditions for generations.
• Many outporters rely on the sea for their livelihood.
• The documentary featured interviews with outporters from remote villages.
• Outporters often face challenges accessing services available in larger towns.
• The community of outporters worked together to preserve their cultural heritage.