1. people who live in or come from the uptown area of a city, especially the more affluent northern sections
Usage: informal

Examples

• The uptowners rarely ventured into the downtown district.
• Many uptowners commute to work in the financial district.
• The restaurant was popular among uptowners looking for fine dining.
• Uptowners often shop at the boutiques on Madison Avenue.
• The charity event attracted wealthy uptowners from the Upper East Side.
• Local uptowners organized a neighborhood watch program.