americanoid
|a-mer-i-can-oid|
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/əˈmɛrɪkənɔɪd/
resembling America
Etymology
Etymology Information
'americanoid' originates from English, specifically the word 'American,' where 'Americ-' refers to America and '-oid' is a suffix meaning 'resembling or like.'
Historical Evolution
'American' transformed into 'americanoid' by adding the suffix '-oid' to indicate resemblance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling America,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of America or Americans.
The architecture of the new building is quite americanoid.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 09:06