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The English term '''Yankee''' (also '''Yank''') refers to an American of New England origin or heritage, and (outside the US) to all Americans. Historically, the term 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 northern states.   

The word '''Yankee''' (also '''Yank''') refers to an American of New England origin or heritage, and (outside the US) to all Americans. Historically, the term 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 northern states.   

== Origins of the word ==

== Origins of the word ==