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 American American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/

adjective

  1. () Of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture  ( American )
    of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
     American citizens
    American citizens
     American English
    American English
     The American dream
    the American dream
  2. () Of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas  ( American )
    of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
     The American hemisphere
    the American hemisphere
     American flora and fauna
    American flora and fauna

noun

  1. () A native or inhabitant of the United States  ( American )
    a native or inhabitant of the United States
     As an American, I take pride in the values of freedom and equality that our country represents.
    As an American, I take pride in the values of freedom and equality that our country represents.
  2. () The English language as used in the United States  ( American English , American language , American )
    the English language as used in the United States
  3. A native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country  ( American )
    a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country
     The American visited several countries in Europe during her summer vacation.
    The American visited several countries in Europe during her summer vacation.