yankee

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire ce qui est caractéristique des États-Unis, en particulier des États du Nord, ou des habitants de la Nouvelle-Angleterre.

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.

   Yankee (habitant du Nord des États-Unis)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfederalnorthernunion

   Antonymesconfederaterebelsoutherner

• Nom utilisé pour désigner un Américain, en particulier originaire du Nord des États-Unis ou de Nouvelle-Angleterre, ou plus largement par les non-Américains pour désigner tout Américain.

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.

nom propre

1. Northern AmericanB2formalamerican

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

   Yankee (habitant du Nord des États-Unis)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfederalnorthernerunionistyank

   Antonymesconfederaterebelsoutherner

2. New EnglanderB2informalamerican

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

   Yankee (habitant de la Nouvelle-Angleterre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesyank

3. American (foreign perspective)B1informal

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

   Américain (vu de l'étranger)

   • 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.

   Synonymesamericangringoyank