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[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Perhaps from Dutch Jantje 'Johnny', used as a word for Dutch people who came to America in the 18th century]
a soldier who fought on the side of the Union (=the northern states) during the American Civil War
AmE someone born in or living in the northern states of the US - sometimes used in an insulting way by people from the southern US
BrE an American - often used to show disapproval
-synonym Yank Yank
AmE someone from New England