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Americanism

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Americanism (noun)
  2. Native Americanism (noun)
  3. Pan-Americanism (noun)
  4. un-Americanism (noun)
  5. anti-American (adjective)

Amer·i·can·ism

noun
\ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌni-zəm, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə-\

Definition of AMERICANISM

1
: a characteristic feature of American English especially as contrasted with British English
2
: attachment or allegiance to the traditions, interests, or ideals of the United States
3
a : a custom or trait peculiar to America b : the political principles and practices essential to American culture
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First Known Use of AMERICANISM

1781

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