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Yonkers
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A city in New York State, bordering New York City to the north.
"They grew up in Yonkers before moving into the city."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA city just north of the Bronx in New York State.
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Etymology
From Dutch "jonkheer," meaning "young lord" or "esquire," reflecting the area's early Dutch colonial history.