noun
true Tokyoite; person born and raised in Edo
Refers to someone born and raised in Edo (old Tokyo), often with an implication of possessing the typical Edo temperament. Compare 江戸っ子, which is more common and carries a stronger sense of Edo pride and brashness.
See also: 江戸っ子
彼は生粋の江戸者で、東京の下町で育った。
He is a true Tokyoite, raised in the downtown area of Tokyo.
江戸者として、祭りには特別な思い入れがある。
As someone born and raised in Edo, I have a special attachment to the festivals.
Compound of 江戸 (Edo, old name for Tokyo) and 者 (person). The reading えどもの follows standard rendaku voicing of もの.