American

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈmɛrɪkən/
• SAMPA: /@"mEr@k@n/

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Noun

Singular American

Plural Americans

1. (countable) An American is a person from North America, Central America or South America.
2. (countable) An American is or person from the United States of America.

Adjective

Positive American

Comparative more American

Superlative most American

The American flag.

1. If something is American it is from or typical of the United States.
2. If something is American it is from or typical of North, Central or South America.