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Meaning of American
The primary meaning of the word "American" refers to something related to, or characteristic of, the United States of America or its inhabitants.
Etymology of American
The word "American" originates from the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who played a key role in the early European discovery and mapping of the New World
The term "American" was first used in the 16th century to refer to the inhabitants of the New World, and over time, it became closely associated with the United States of America
Synonyms
US
United States
North American
Yankee
New World
Western
indigenous
aboriginal
native
domestic
internal
national
citizen
resident
compatriot
countryman
fellow citizen
patriot
nationalistic
ethnic
cultural
continental
hemispheric
transnational
multinational
international
global
cosmopolitan
universal
Definitions
- Relating to, or characteristic of, the United States of America or its inhabitants
- A native or inhabitant of the United States of America
- Relating to, or characteristic of, the Americas, especially the continental landmass
Usage Examples
- The American flag is a symbol of national pride
- She is an American citizen living abroad
- The American economy is one of the largest in the world
- American culture is a unique blend of different influences
Antonyms
non-American
foreign
international
global
external
alien
exotic
unusual
unfamiliar
unaccustomed
unconventional
unusual
non-native
non-indigenous
non-resident
expatriate
immigrant
refugee
asylum seeker
non-citizen
unregistered
undocumented