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A·mer·i·can [ ə mérrikən ]


noun  (plural A·mer·i·cans)
Definition:
 
somebody from United States: somebody who comes from the United States



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of United States: relating to the United States, or its people, languages, or cultures

2. of N, S, or Central America: relating to North, South, or Central America or the landmass comprising them

[Mid-16th century. < modern Latin Americanus<America]

A·mer·i·can·ness noun
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