Americanism

noun

Amer·i·can·ism ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌni-zəm

-ˈmər-,

-ˈme-rə-

: a characteristic feature of American English especially as contrasted with British English

: attachment or allegiance to the traditions, interests, or ideals of the U.S.

: a custom or trait peculiar to America

: the political principles and practices essential to American culture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Guam swims in a murky pool of Americanism. —

Damien Cave, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023 In America, said Matt, there is a certain anti-Americanism at either end of the horseshoe. —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Mar. 2023 The offensive word in question was once an Americanism used to describe having been cheated, swindled or deceived. —

Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023 There were other reasons for reticence, including residual anti-Americanism, a legacy of the failure of the then-neutral US to come to Finland’s aid during the Winter War. —

Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 16 Feb. 2023 Griner is at a penal colony not only known for its virulent anti-Americanism but also its hatred of the LGBTQ and Black communities. —

Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2022 So, yes, this anti-Americanism and violence on the right--indeed, the mere existence of a monster like Trump--is deeply serious. —

John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2022 In 1979, after the change of government and a rise in anti-Americanism, defense contractors pulled their workers from Iran. —

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 1 June 2022 In merging anti-Zionism with anti-Americanism, extremists repudiate these two idealistic democracies, both distinguished by national narratives of seeking redemption. —

Gil Troy, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021 See More

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