Montrealer

Montrealer is the English demonym for a resident of Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is used to refer to people from the city, regardless of language or ethnicity. The French equivalent is Montrélais for a man or Montrélaise for a woman.

In English, Montrealer is the standard form, though some contexts may also use Montrealian. In French, Montrélais/Montréalaises are the typical terms. The distinction reflects Montreal’s bilingual and multicultural character, where language and identity can be fluid among residents.

Montrealers come from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including Francophones, Anglophones, and allophones. The city’s neighborhoods and institutions reflect this mix, influencing areas such as culture, education, cuisine, and public life. Montreal’s identity as a regional and national hub of arts and commerce is often described through its residents, including those identified as Montrealers.

Notable individuals described as Montrealers include writers Mordecai Richler and Leonard Cohen, both of whom were closely associated with the city and its cultural scene. The term Montrealer therefore denotes a local identity tied to Montreal’s history, neighborhoods, and public life.

See also: demonyms, Montreal, Quebec culture, bilingual cities.