American
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-ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə-
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Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an American Indian of North America or South America
2 : a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
3 : a native or inhabitant of the U.S. : a U.S. citizen
4 : 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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American
noun
English Language Learners Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person born, raised, or living in the U.S.
: a person born, raised, or living in North America or South America
American
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to the U.S. or its citizens
: of or relating to North America, South America, or the people who live there
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Kids Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a citizen of the United States
2 : a person born or living in North or South America
American
adjectiveKids Definition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : of or relating to the United States or its citizens
2 : of or relating to North or South America or their residents
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