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yankees

Pronunciation: [ˈjæŋkiːz]

Word

Context: “identity”

(noun) a term used to refer to Americans, especially those from the Northern United States, or specifically to soldiers from the Union during the Civil War. It is a way to identify someone who is from that region or from the United States in general.

Example

My grandfather always said that Yankees are hard workers and very friendly.

Example

Not all people in the South like Yankees; some prefer their own traditions.

Example

What do you think about Yankees and their way of life?

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