US-inspired
|US-in-spired|
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/ˌjuːˈɛs ɪnˈspaɪərd/
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/ˌjuːˈɛs ɪnˈspaɪəd/
influenced by the United States
Etymology
The term 'US-inspired' is a modern compound, formed from 'US' (an abbreviation for 'United States') and 'inspired' (from Latin 'inspirare', meaning 'to breathe into').
'US-inspired' is a recent formation in English, combining the abbreviation 'US' with the adjective 'inspired' to describe things influenced by the United States.
Initially, 'inspired' meant 'filled with the urge or ability to do something', but in this compound, it specifically means 'influenced by the United States'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
influenced or motivated by the United States, especially in style, policy, or ideas.
The new policy is US-inspired and follows American standards.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 21:55