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Definition American in British English

American adjective

adjective
/əˈmerɪkən/
1

someone who is American is from the US

Example

the American president

Example

Her husband is American.

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1.1

relating to the US or the people who live there

Example

American English/literature/citizenship

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2

someone who is American is from North America, South America, or the Caribbean

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2.1

relating to North America, South America, or the Caribbean

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Definition American in British English