America

geographical name Amer·i·ca \ə-ˈmer-ə-kə, -ˈme-rə-\

Definition of AMERICA

either continent (North America or S. America) of the western hemisphere

or the Amer·i·cas \-kəz\ the lands of the western hemisphere including North, Central, & S. America & the W. Indies

AMERICA Defined for Kids

geographical name Amer·i·ca \ə-ˈmer-ə-kə\

or the Amer·i·cas \-kəz\ lands of Western Hemisphere including North, Central, & South America & West Indies

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