un-American
not American; not characteristic of or proper to the U.S.; foreign or opposed to the characters, values, standards, goals, etc., of the U.S.
Origin of un-American
1Other words from un-American
- un-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for un-American
not in accordance with the aims, ideals, customs, etc, of the US
against the interests of the US
Derived forms of un-American
- un-Americanism, noun
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Cultural definitions for un-American
A term used, primarily by extreme conservatives, to attack principles or practices considered to be at odds with the values of most Americans. Many object to the use of the term on the grounds that it is vague, shortsighted, and intolerant.
Notes for un-American
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