un-Americanly
|un-A-mer-i-can-ly|
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/ˌʌn.əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən.li/
in a non-American way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'un-Americanly' is formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', the adjective 'American', and the adverbial suffix '-ly', together meaning 'in a way that is not American'.
Historical Evolution
The word 'un-American' appeared in the 19th century, and the adverbial form 'un-Americanly' was created by adding '-ly' to describe actions done in a non-American way.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a way that is not American', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not characteristic of or does not conform to American customs, values, or behavior.
He acted un-Americanly by refusing to speak up for his rights.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 21:21