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Americanism

A·mer·i·can·ism [ ə mérrikə nìzzəm ] (plural A·mer·i·can·isms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. expression or feature: a word, phrase, or custom that originated in, or is regarded as characteristic of, the United States

2. loyalty to United States: strong affection or support for the United States

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