america
noun
Simple meaning
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈmɛɹəkə
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Definition
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noun
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
A supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole; in full, the Americas.
A country in North America; in full, United States of America.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Used this way, america is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture.
Any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America.
Deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries.
A variety of badger native to America.
Slender aspen native to North America.
Plant of western North America and northeastern Asia having prostrate stems with dense racemes of pale violet to lilac flowers.
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Sense: north American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean
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