Top synonyms for “yankee”: new englander, northerner, yank, yankee-doodle, northern.
Definitions
- (noun)an American (especially to non-Americans)
- (noun)an American who lives in New England
- (noun)an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
- (adjective)used by Southerners for an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States (especially a Union soldier)
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "yankee"?
Common synonyms for "yankee" include new englander, northerner, yank, yankee-doodle, northern. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "yankee" mean?
an American (especially to non-Americans)
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