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American Dream

/əˌmɛrəkən drim/
/əˈmɛrɪkən drim/
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Definitions of American Dream
  1. noun
    the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did
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    type of:
    ambition, aspiration, dream
    a cherished desire
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