American
American
American (pronunciation: /əˈmɛrɪkən/) is a term that refers to anything related to the United States of America. The term can be used to describe people, places, or things that originate from the United States.
Etymology
The term "American" is derived from "America", which is named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Vespucci was the first person to suggest that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent, a claim later confirmed by other explorers and mapmakers.
Related Terms
- United States of America: A country in North America that is commonly referred to as "America".
- American English: The set of dialects of the English language native to the United States.
- American culture: The set of customs, traditions, and values of the United States.
- American cuisine: Food culture of the United States.
- American history: The history of the United States from the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the present day.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American
- Wikipedia's article - American
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