English dictionary
American
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
ExamplesAmerican citizens.
American English.
The American dream.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
ExamplesThe American hemisphere.
American flora and fauna.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to America; as, the <i>American</i> continent: <i>American</i> Indians.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the English language as used in the United States
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A native of America; -- originally applied to the aboriginal inhabitants, but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born in America, and especially to the citizens of the United States.
Source: webster1913