non-American
adjective
non-Amer·i·can
ˌnän-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 
-ˈmər-,
-ˈme-rə-
: not of or relating to America or the U.S. : not American
… his literary precursors … are mostly non-American.—
John Barth
John Barth
non-American
noun
… those things that non-Americans most immediately associate with America.
—Anthony Quinton
Anthony Quinton
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The act allowed American servicemen to bring their non-American spouses and children to the United States.
—Anna Storti, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In a press release, health officials wrote that benefits may have been provided to non-American citizens.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
American Airlines cards are generally subpar for earning rewards on non-American Airlines purchases, but Citi offers several highly rewarding cards.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
That meant deterring non-American actors in the region.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026
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Anna Storti, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In a press release, health officials wrote that benefits may have been provided to non-American citizens.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
American Airlines cards are generally subpar for earning rewards on non-American Airlines purchases, but Citi offers several highly rewarding cards.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
That meant deterring non-American actors in the region.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Non-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-American. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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