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yankee

Pronunciation: [ˈjæŋki]

Word

Context: “geography”

(noun) a term used to refer to someone from the United States, especially from the northern states. It's often used to describe people who live or work in New England.

Example

My friend is a yankee who grew up in New York.

Example

She is not a yankee; she was born in Texas.

Example

Do you know many yankees in your town?

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