GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   American , a. [Named from Americus Vespucius.]
   Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent: American Indians.
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   Of or pertaining to the United States. “A young officer of the American navy.”
   Lyell.
   
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   American ivy. See Virginia creeper. -- American Party (U. S. Politics), a party, about 1854, which opposed the influence of foreign-born citizens, and those supposed to owe allegiance to a foreign power. -- Native american Party (U. S. Politics), a party of principles similar to those of the American party. It arose about 1843, but soon died out.
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   American , n. A native of America; -- originally applied to the aboriginal inhabitants, but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born in America, and especially to the citizens of the United States.
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   The name American must always exalt the pride of patriotism.
   Washington.
   
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