Americans
|A-mer-i-cans|
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/əˈmɛrɪkənz/
(American)
Relating to the USA
Etymology
Etymology Information
'American' originates from the name 'America,' which was derived from the Latin version of the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
Historical Evolution
'America' was used to refer to the New World, and 'American' evolved to describe the people from this region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the inhabitants of the New World, but now it specifically refers to people from the United States.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people from the United States of America.
Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 09:21