America-lover
|a-mer-i-ca-lov-er|
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/əˈmɛrɪkəˈlʌvər/
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/əˈmɛrɪkəˈlʌvə/
a person who loves America
Etymology
'America-lover' originates from Modern English, specifically a compound of 'America' (the name of the country/continent) and the agentive element 'lover' from the noun 'love'.
'America' ultimately comes from the Latinized form of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci's name, 'America' (applied to the lands reported by Vespucci). 'Lover' derives from Old English 'lufu' (love) through Middle English 'luf(e)re' and modern English 'lover'. Together they formed the descriptive compound 'America-lover' in modern English usage.
Initially the parts meant 'the lands named for Amerigo Vespucci' and 'one who loves'; combined in modern English they simply denote 'a person who loves America'. The combined meaning has remained literal and stable.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who strongly admires or loves the United States of America; a supporter or admirer of American culture, politics, institutions, or policies.
She is an America-lover who follows US news and collects American memorabilia.
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Noun 2
(informal) A person who prefers American products, entertainment, or lifestyle to those of other countries.
As an America-lover, he buys many American movies and brands.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 21:01