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1American
noun Amer·i·can \ə-ˈmer-ə-kən, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə-\
: a person born, raised, or living in the U.S.
: a person born, raised, or living in North America or South America
Full Definition of AMERICAN
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: an American Indian of North America or South America
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: a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
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: a citizen of the United States
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First Known Use of AMERICAN
1568
2American
adjective
: of or relating to the U.S. or its citizens
: of or relating to North America, South America, or the people who live there
Full Definition of AMERICAN
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: of or relating to America
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: of or relating to the United States or its possessions or original territory
— Amer·i·can·ness \-kə(n)-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of AMERICAN
1580
AMERICAN Defined for Kids
1American
noun Amer·i·can \ə-ˈmer-ə-kən\
Definition of AMERICAN for Kids
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: a citizen of the United States
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: a person born or living in North or South America
2American
adjective
Definition of AMERICAN for Kids
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: of or relating to the United States or its citizens
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: of or relating to North or South America or their residents
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