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americanese

|a-mer-i-can-ese|

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/əˌmɛrɪkəˈniːz/

American English

Etymology
Etymology Information

'americanese' originates from 'American', specifically the word 'America', where 'Amerigo' referred to the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

Historical Evolution

'American' transformed into the term 'Americanese' to denote the unique characteristics of American English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to America', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'American English'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used to describe the English language as spoken in the United States, often highlighting its distinct vocabulary, pronunciation, or idiomatic expressions.

The novel was translated from Americanese to British English.

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Last updated: 2025/07/13 05:51