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yankeeism


Meanings
  • noun

    The culture, practices, and characteristics associated with Americans, particularly those from the Northern United States during the 19th century.

    - "Yankeeism refers to the unique culture and traditions of the Northern United States during the 19th century."
    - "The term 'Yankee' and 'Yankeeism' originated during the American Civil War to distinguish Northerners from Southerners."

Variants
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Yankee , Yankeedom , Yankeedoms , Yankeeism , Yankeeisms , Yankees
Etymology
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The term 'Yankee' originated as a nickname for residents of New England, and later came to be used more broadly to refer to Americans, particularly those from the Northern United States during the 19th century.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'Yankee' is believed to have originated from the Dutch term 'Jan Kes', which means 'John Ches' or 'John Cow'.

  2. During the American Civil War, Confederate soldiers often used the term 'Yankee' as a derogatory term for Union soldiers.

  3. The term 'Yankee' has also been used to describe sports teams from the United States, particularly those from New England, such as the Boston Yankees and the New York Yankees.


Related Concepts
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  1. American Civil War: The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a major turning point in American history and significantly influenced the development of Yankeeism as a cultural and social construct.

  2. Transcendentalism: Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the late 1820s and 1830s in the United States, with many of its most prominent figures hailing from New England. Transcendentalist ideas emphasized the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and the connection between nature and the human spirit, which are all themes that can be associated with Yankeeism.


Culture
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Yankeeism encompasses various aspects of American culture, including literature, art, music, and traditions, that emerged during the 19th century in the Northern United States. Some notable contributions to American culture during this period include the Harlem Renaissance, the Transcendentalist movement, and the rise of industrialization.

How to Memorize "yankeeism"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, and images of 19th-century New England towns to help memorize the concept of Yankeeism.
    - Imagine the unique blend of American culture that emerged during the 19th century in the Northern United States.

  2. associate

    - Associate Yankeeism with the American Civil War, as the term originated during this period and is often used to describe Northerners.
    - Link Yankeeism to the Transcendentalist movement and other cultural and literary developments in 19th-century America.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Yankees Yielded Art, Literature, and Industry' to help remember the key aspects of Yankeeism.
    - Create a sentence that starts with 'Y' and incorporates the words 'Yankee' and 'Ism' to help remember the term.


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