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yankee

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈjæŋki/

Forms: yankees

yankee means: A person from the United States.

noun

AMERICAN PERSONB2

A person from the United States.

  • The locals called him a Yankee.
  • Two Yankees joined us for dinner.
  • As a Yankee abroad, she missed food from home.

Similar words: American, Yank

Common phrases: yankee tourist, a visiting yankee

NORTHERN AMERICANC1

A person from the northern United States, especially during the American Civil War.

  • The Yankee soldier returned home.
  • Southern families watched the Yankees march through town.
  • His grandfather was a Yankee from Vermont.

Similar words: Northerner

Common phrases: yankee soldier, yankee farmer

adjective

AMERICANC1

Connected with the United States or its people.

  • They praised Yankee ingenuity.
  • The shop sold Yankee goods.
  • He spoke with a strong Yankee accent.

Similar words: American

Common phrases: yankee ingenuity, yankee culture

Questions about yankee

What does yankee mean?

A person from the United States.

What is yankee in other languages?

Türkçe: Amerikalı · Español: yanqui · Français: Yankee · Deutsch: Yankee · Italiano: yankee · 日本語: アメリカ人

How do you pronounce yankee?

It is pronounced /ˈjæŋki/.

How do you use yankee in a sentence?

The locals called him a Yankee. Two Yankees joined us for dinner.

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