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–noun

1.	a custom, trait, or thing peculiar to the United States of America or its citizens.

2.	a word, phrase, or other language feature that is especially characteristic of the English language as spoken or written in the U.S.

3.	devotion to or preference for the U.S. and its institutions.

4.	anything, as a custom or word, peculiar to America.

[Origin: 1775–85, Americanism; American + -ism

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A·mer·i·can·ism Audio Help (ə-měr'ĭ-kə-nĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
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A custom, trait, or tradition originating in the United States.
A word, phrase, or idiom characteristic of English as it is spoken in the United States.
Allegiance to the United States and its customs and institutions.

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americanism
noun
1.	loyalty to the United States and its institutions
2.	an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
3.	a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens