sooner
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈsunɝ// UK //sˈuːnɐ// soon·er
n. a person from the state of Oklahoma. It is also the name for sports teams at the University of Oklahoma.
n. a native or inhabitant of the U.S. state of Oklahoma; also used as the nickname for the university's athletic teams. Historically refers to settlers who entered the Unassigned Lands before the official start of the Land Run of 1889.
He is a proud Sooner who grew up in Tulsa.
The stadium was a sea of crimson and cream as thousands of Sooner fans cheered for their team.
While the term now serves as a spirited identifier for Oklahomans, its origins lie in the competitive land rushes where individuals sought to claim territory sooner than legally permitted.
Usage
Usually capitalized as it refers to a specific group or identity.