Definition of American
Short definition: The word American describes someone or something related to the United States, including its people, language, culture, habits, or products, and it is widely used in daily talk as well as news, travel, and cultural discussions.
Looking for a clear and natural explanation of the word American? The word American is commonly used to describe people, culture, language, and things connected to the United States. It can refer to nationality, identity, or characteristics associated with the country and its society. You will hear it in news, history, travel, politics, and everyday conversation. Because it can describe people, ideas, or styles, its meaning depends on context. Below, each meaning is explained in a calm and natural way, with enough detail to feel clear, human, and practical.
Forms: American, Americans
Related: America n., United States n., US abbr.
Syllable: A-mer-i-can
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(Adjective) Relating to the United States of America its people culture or institutions.
American describes anything connected to the United States, including its society values culture government language food or way of life, and is often used to identify origin or style.
American culture has influenced music fashion and movies around the world over many decades.She enjoys American food such as burgers and barbecue but prefers local dishes most of the time.The course focuses on American history and how the country developed over time.Synonyms: US related, from the United States, United States based, American style, American made, US cultural, US national, stateside, American originated, US focused, US centered, American linked
Antonyms: foreign, non American, international, overseas, non US, external, outside the US, global, unrelated, foreign based, international origin, non domestic -
(Noun) A person who is a citizen or native of the United States.
An American is someone who is from the United States either by birth or citizenship and is often identified with the country’s language culture and national identity.
As an American he grew up celebrating national holidays like Independence Day.Many Americans trace their family roots back to different parts of the world.She met several Americans while traveling abroad and enjoyed exchanging cultural stories.Synonyms: US citizen, United States resident, American national, US native, stateside citizen, American person, US individual, national of the US, US born person, American resident, US inhabitant, American identity
Antonyms: foreigner, non citizen, immigrant visitor, international traveler, non American person, overseas resident, foreign national, outsider, visitor, alien, non US citizen, foreign individual -
(Adjective) Characteristic of attitudes habits or styles commonly associated with the United States.
In a broader sense, American can describe typical behaviors ideas or styles often linked with the United States such as individualism openness innovation or casual social interaction.
His direct communication style felt very American to people from more formal cultures.The startup culture reflects a very American attitude toward risk and innovation.Wearing casual clothes to work is often seen as an American approach to office life.Synonyms: US style, stateside attitude, American minded, US influenced, culturally American, US oriented, American way, US lifestyle based, American approach, American character, American habit, American mindset
Antonyms: traditional, formal, conservative, non US style, foreign custom, non American approach, reserved, old fashioned, rigid, culturally distant, non stateside, international norm
