Americanism

/əˌmɛrəkəˈnɪzəm/
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Other forms: Americanisms

Definitions of Americanism
  1. noun
    an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
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    type of:
    expression, formulation
    the style of expressing yourself
  2. noun
    a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
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    type of:
    custom, usage, usance
    accepted or habitual practice
  3. noun
    loyalty to the United States and its institutions
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    type of:
    nationalism, patriotism
    love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
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