America
America (əˈmɛrɪkə)
America (pronounced əˈmɛrɪkə) is a term that can refer to either the United States of America or the Americas, a region that includes North America, Central America, and South America. The term is derived from the Latin version of the name of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who was the first to suggest that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent.
Etymology
The name "America" comes from the Latin version of the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who was the first to suggest that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent. The name was first used to refer to the continent in a map published in 1507 by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, who chose to name the new land after Vespucci in recognition of his discovery.
Related Terms
- United States of America: A country in North America that is commonly referred to as "America."
- Americas: A region that includes North America, Central America, and South America.
- American: A term that can refer to something related to the United States of America, or to a person from the United States.
- Amerigo Vespucci: An Italian explorer whose name was used to name the continent of America.
- Christopher Columbus: An Italian explorer who is often mistakenly credited with discovering America.
- Martin Waldseemüller: A German cartographer who was the first to use the name "America" to refer to the new continent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on America
- Wikipedia's article - America
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