American
noun
Amer·i·can
| \ ə-ˈmer-ə-kən
, -ˈmər-
, -ˈme-rə-\
, -ˈmər-
, -ˈme-rə-\
Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an American Indian of North America or South America
2
: a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
3
: a native or inhabitant of the U.S. : a U.S. citizen
4
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American
adjectiveDefinition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to America
American people
2
: of or relating to the U.S. or its possessions or original territory
American soldiers American embassies American states American culture
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Adjective
Americanness
\ ə-ˈmer-ə-kə(n)-nəs
, -ˈmər- , -ˈme-rə- \
noun
, -ˈmər- , -ˈme-rə- \
noun
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American
noun
English Language Learners Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person born, raised, or living in the U.S.
: a person born, raised, or living in North America or South America
American
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to the U.S. or its citizens
: of or relating to North America, South America, or the people who live there
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American
noun
Amer·i·can
| \ ə-ˈmer-ə-kən
\
\
Kids Definition of American
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a citizen of the United States
2
: a person born or living in North or South America
American
adjectiveKids Definition of American (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to the United States or its citizens
2
: of or relating to North or South America or their residents
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