yankee

• Adjektiv, das etwas für die Vereinigten Staaten, besonders für die Nordstaaten, Typisches bezeichnet oder sich auf Einwohner Neuenglands bezieht.

An adjective used to describe something characteristic of or relating to the United States, particularly the northern states, or to New Englanders.

1. Relating to Northern USB2informalamerican

   Used by Southerners to describe an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States, especially a Union soldier during the Civil War.

   Die Nordstaaten betreffend

   • The old man still uses the term 'Yankee' to refer to anyone from the North.
   • During the Civil War, Yankee soldiers were often seen as invaders by the South.
   • She has a Yankee accent that gives away her New England roots.

   Synonymefederalnorthernunion

   Antonymeconfederaterebelsoutherner

• Substantiv zur Bezeichnung eines US-Amerikaners, besonders aus den Nordstaaten oder Neuengland, oder von Nichtamerikanern allgemein für jeden Amerikaner verwendet.

A noun used to refer to an American, particularly one from the northern United States or New England, or more broadly by non-Americans to refer to any American.

Eigenname

1. Northern AmericanB2formalamerican

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

   Nordstaatenbewohner

   • The Yankees fought against the Confederates in the Civil War.
   • Many Yankees moved westward after the war.
   • He was proud to be called a Yankee.

   Synonymefederalnorthernerunionistyank

   Antonymeconfederaterebelsoutherner

2. New EnglanderB2informalamerican

   A person from the New England region of the United States.

   Neuengland-Bewohner

   • She is a true Yankee from Massachusetts.
   • Yankees are known for their distinct accent and traditions.
   • The term Yankee is often used to describe people from Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

   Synonymeyank

3. American (foreign perspective)B1informal

   A term used by non-Americans to refer to any person from the United States.

   US-Amerikaner (aus ausländischer Sicht)

   • When traveling abroad, he was often called a Yankee.
   • Many Europeans use the word Yankee to describe Americans.
   • The song 'Yankee Doodle' is a famous American tune.

   Synonymeamericangringoyank