American
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1Amer·i·can
noun \ə-ˈmer-ə-kən, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə-\Definition of AMERICAN
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: an American Indian of North America or South America
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: a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
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: a citizen of the United States
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See Examples of AMERICAN
- Americans in all 50 states.
- The President's speech began with the words “My fellow Americans…”.
First Known Use of AMERICAN
1568
2American
adjectiveDefinition of AMERICAN
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: of or relating to America
2
: of or relating to the United States or its possessions or original territory
— Amer·i·can·ness \-kə(n)-nəs\ noun
First Known Use of AMERICAN
1580
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