Americana
Americana (əˌmerəˈkɑːnə)
Americana is a collective term for artifacts related to the history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage of the United States. It is generally used to describe items or materials that are characteristic of American culture, particularly those that have a historical or nostalgic value.
Etymology
The term "Americana" is derived from America, the Latin version of the name of Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer credited with discovering the New World. The suffix "-ana" is a Latin-derived term used in English to denote items or collections related to a specific person, place, or theme.
Related Terms
- American History: The history of the United States, from the pre-Columbian period to the present day.
- Folklore: Traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
- Cultural Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that is inherited from past generations.
- United States: A country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, and five territories.
See Also
- Americana Music: A genre of American music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles.
- Americana (disambiguation): Other uses of the term Americana.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Americana
- Wikipedia's article - Americana
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