American

  1. Noun.  An inhabitant of the Americas. More often this is specified as either ''North American'', ''Central American'' or ''South American.''.
  2. Noun.  A person born in, or a citizen or inhabitant of, the United States of America.
  3. Proper noun.  The English language as spoken in the USA; American English.
  4. Adjective.  Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people or its culture.
  5. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to the Americas. More often this is specified as either "North American" or "South American.".

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