Originally: of, relating to, or characteristic of the European (esp. British) colonies in North America or their inhabitants. Now chiefly: of…

That is a Yankee; pertaining to or characteristic of Yankees (often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation); loosely…

Of, relating to, or designating North American Indians.

resembling a Yankee.

Made American in character, form, or style.

made or become like a Yankee; characteristic of a Yankee.

Consisting entirely or exclusively of American persons or things; produced in America, or made by Americans.

= Yankee, n. adj.: used esp. in Latin American contexts.

In Latin American or Spanish contexts: of or relating to North America, esp. the U.S.; North American.