Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
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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 native or inhabitant of the U.S. : a U.S. citizen
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: american english
American
adjectiveDefinition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to America
American people
2
: of or relating to the U.S. or its possessions or original territory
American soldiers American embassies American states American culture
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The first known use of American was in 1568
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