The term Yankee (sometimes abbreviated to Yank) has a number of possible meanings, but in almost all contexts, it refers to someone of
United States origin or heritage. Within the
United States, its popular meaning has varied over time. Historically, the term usually refers to residents of
New England, as used by
Mark Twain in
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. During and after the
American Civil War, its popular meaning expanded to include any Northerner or resident of the
Union, and included any resident of the Northeast (New England,
Mid-Atlantic, and upper
Great Lakes states). Over time, however, the term has since reverted to its 18th century geographic indication of New England, except when the speaker is from
the South. Outside the United States, Yank or Yankee is one of the lesser derogatory slang terms for any American, whether from New England or not.
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YANQUI. AMERICANO OCCUPANTE L'ISOLA DI CUBA [1898 - GUERRA CONTRO LA SPAGNA]