usa
noun
Simple meaning
a country in North America with 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈjuˈɛˈseɪ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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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
The army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
A title for some attorneys for the federal government of the United States of America. The head of the government attorneys' office and prosecutor's office for a court district in the U.S. federal district court system, which represents the government's position.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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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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