Americanism
a custom, trait, belief, etc., peculiar to the United States of America or its citizens.
a word, phrase, or other language feature that is especially characteristic of the English language as spoken or written in the U.S.
such a word or phrase first recorded in American English.
devotion to or preference for the U.S. and its institutions.
Origin of Americanism
1Other words from Americanism
- an·ti-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun
- pro-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Americanism
/ (əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm) /
a custom, linguistic usage, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of the United States, its people, or their culture
loyalty to the United States, its people, customs, etc
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