New Englander is a term used to describe someone who is a native or resident of one of the six states in the northeastern region of the United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. However, there are several synonyms for the word New Englander that can be used in its place, such as Yankee, Easterner, Northerner, and Yankee Doodle. Yankee is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for New Englander, as it is associated with the region's history, culture, and traditions. Easterner and Northerner are broader terms that refer to people from the northeastern region of the United States beyond just New England, while Yankee Doodle is a playful, historic synonym that dates back to the American Revolution.