"American" meaning in English

See American in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /əˈmɛrɪkən/ Audio: en-uk-American.ogg [UK] Forms: American [positive], more American [comparative], most American [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is American it is from or typical of the United States.
    Sense id: simple-American-en-adj-PfOqs63p
  2. If something is American it is from or typical of North, Central or South America.
    Sense id: simple-American-en-adj-iVMPZddk

Noun

IPA: /əˈmɛrɪkən/ Audio: en-uk-American.ogg [UK] Forms: American [singular], Americans [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An American is a person from North America, Central America or South America.
    Sense id: simple-American-en-noun-4N1u7k17
  2. An American is or person from the United States of America.
    Sense id: simple-American-en-noun-ca5mKSkh
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