Definition of all–American
1a or less commonly all–Americaplay \-ə-kə\ : selected (as by a poll of journalists) as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular category at a particular time an all–American quarterbackb : having only all-American participants an all–American basketball team
2 : composed wholly of American elements
3 : representative or typical of the U.S. or its ideals an all–American boy her all–American optimism
4 : of or relating to the American nations as a group
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First Known Use of all–american
1887
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Definition of all–American
1 or less commonly all–America : one (such as an athlete) that is voted all-American
2 : one that has all-American qualities or characteristics a clean-cut all–American
First Known Use of all–american
1888
ALL–AMERICAN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of all–American for English Language Learners
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: having qualities that are thought to be typical of people in the U.S. or that are widely admired in the U.S.
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sports : selected as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular sport
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: having only all-American players
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