american

Meanings

• noun

  A person born or raised in the United States.

  - "John is an American."
  - "Many Americans live in California."
  - "The American dream is the ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to succeed in life."

• adjective

  Relating to or characteristic of America or Americans.

  - "The American flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars."
  - "American football is played with an oval ball."
  - "The American Revolution took place in the late 18th century."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with american
Canadian , Venezuelan , Colombian

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Variants

List of all variants of american that leads to same result
American , Americans , Americanness , Americannesses , American bison , plains bison , wood bison , American chameleon , American chameleons , American cheese , American cheeses , american cheeses , American chop suey , American chop sueys , American dog tick , American dog ticks , dog tick , dog ticks , American dream , American dreams , American eel , American eels , American elm , American elms

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Etymology

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The word 'American' comes from the name of the Americas, which was derived from the name of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who is believed to have been the first European to land in South America.

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Trivia

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1. The United States is home to more than 300 national parks.

2. The first American flag was made of stars and stripes sewn on a piece of fabric.

3. The American bison, also known as the buffalo, is a large mammal that once roamed the Great Plains in large numbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. North America: The American continent is located in the northern and western hemispheres and is the third largest continent in the world. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south.

2. American English: American English is a variety of the English language that is spoken primarily in the United States. It is characterized by its unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.

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Culture

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The term 'American' is closely associated with the culture of the United States, which is known for its diverse population, its contributions to the arts and sciences, and its role as a global superpower. American culture is often depicted in literature, music, film, and television.

How to Memorize "american"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'American', try visualizing a person holding an American flag or imagine the United States map.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'American' with the United States, its people, and its culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Live In Canals' to remember that 'American' starts with the letter 'A'.

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