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Phrases 860
- African-AmericanA member of an ethnic group consisting of Americans of black African (particularly Niger-Congo) descent.
- American EnglishThe form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English or Canadian English and that of other places.
- Native AmericanA member of some Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
- North AmericanOf or relating to North America.
- South AmericanOf, or relating to South America.
- American footballA team sport similar to rugby football, played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end.
- Central AmericanOf or pertaining to Central America
- General AmericanThe form of pronunciation of the English language considered to be typical of the United States, largely derived from a Midwestern accent.
- all-AmericanComprising things that are wholly from the United States of America; completely made in the United States.
- American Sign LanguageA sign language used primarily in the United States of America and Canada.
- American studiesan interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the Americas, with a historical emphasis upon the United States, It traditionally incorporating the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse …
- Latin AmericanA native or inhabitant of Latin America, or of such descent.
- American SouthSynonym of Southern United States: An expansive region encompassing the southeastern and south-central part of the United States.
- American wayAn individualist, nationalist ethos adhering to the principle of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, associated with the people of the United States.
- New AmericanBelonging to a style of modern American fusion cuisine originating in the 1980s, with innovative use of seasoning and sauces.
- American SamoaAn archipelago and overseas territory of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Territory of American Samoa. It is distinct from Samoa (formerly: Western Samoa).
- American Civil WarA war fought in the United States between 1861 and 1865, between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy).
- American DreamThe ideal stressing egalitarianism and that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve material prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
- Standard AmericanSynonym of General American: The form of pronunciation of the English language considered to be typical of the United States, largely derived from a Midwestern accent.
- un-AmericanContrary to the principles, institutions or interests of the United States; anti-American.
- American WarIn English language usage, any of several wars involving the United States of America, in non-U.S. local contexts.
- American LeagueThe younger of the two professional baseball leagues within Major League Baseball.
- Pan-AmericanCovering or representing all of the Americas (both North America and South America), particularly with respect to events involving representatives of most or all countries in the Americas.
- American black bearA bear of the species Ursus americanus, native to cooler climates in North America.
- American Express
Compound words 56
- amtrakAlternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”).
- AmericanizeTo render American; to adapt to the custom, culture, or style of the United States of America.
- InteramericanBetween countries of the American continent.
- AmerindianAmerican Indian.
- AmerasianA person of mixed American and Asian parentage, especially if their father was an American serviceman or temporary resident stationed in Asia.
- AmerindAn American Indian.
- AmericaneseAmerican English
- panamericanOf or pertaining to the Americas in their entirety.
- AmericanessAlternative spelling of Americanness: The quality or characteristic of being American.
- EarthicanOf or from the planet Earth.