Downeaster is a term used to describe a person who hails from the northeastern region of the United States, particularly the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. However, there are several other words that can be used interchangeably with the term downeaster. For instance, one can use the synonym Yankee to refer to individuals hailing from this region. Other synonymous words include New Englander, Atlantic, Northeasterner, and Easterner. While these words all mean the same thing, they can be used to describe people from different circumstances or lifestyles, such as a rural farmer or a city-dwelling entrepreneur.