plural Americans
1
: a person born, raised, or living in the U.S.
Americans in all 50 states
The President's speech began with the words "My fellow Americans…"
2
: a person born, raised, or living in North America or South America
1
: of or relating to the U.S. or its citizens
American culture/government/history
the American people
their American friends
2
: of or relating to North America, South America, or the people who live there
the American continents
a tropical American tree
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“American.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/American. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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