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Yankee

usgb/ˈjæŋki/Volume
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Civil War OriginPlay
Originally, 'Yankee' referred to Union soldiers in the American Civil War. SlideMy great-grandfather was a Yankee who fought in the Civil War.
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Regional NuancePlay
'Yankee' can imply different political and cultural attitudes associated with the North. SlideAs a New England yankee, she preferred maple syrup to molasses.
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Not Always FlatteringPlay
In the South, 'Yankee' might be used with a slightly negative tone. SlideSome southerners still tease him for being a yankee.