America US
əˈmɛrɪkə
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Definition of America - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

nationUScountry of fifty states located on the North American continentUS
  • America declared independence in 1776.
  • America is known for its diverse culture.
  • Many dream of visiting America for its landmarks.
United States US USA
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Expressions with America

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large businesses and corporations in the United States
Corporate America plays a major role in the economy.
wish for God to protect or help America
At the end of his speech, he said, 'God bless America.'
part of the U.S. known for heavy industry and factories
Many jobs in smokestack America disappeared after factories closed.
America suffered a major setback or disappointment
After the election, America lost big-time.
trophy awarded to the regatta's winner
The team proudly lifted the America's Cup.
prestigious culinary school in the United States
She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with honors.

Origin of America

Italian, Amerigo (name) + -ica (land)

Terms with America included in their meaning

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USAacr.
acr: United States of America
country located in North America
seasons
autumn season in North America
USacr.
acr: United States
country in North America
prairie mammal
large shaggy-haired bison of North America
animals
species of bear native to North America and Eurasia
animal
wild canine native to North America
animal
common nonvenomous snake of North America, typically green or brown
blood-feeding bat
small bat from Central and South America feeding on blood

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  1. French:Amérique, ...
  2. German:Amerika, ...
  3. Italian:America, ...
  4. Spanish:Estados Unidos, ...
  5. Portuguese:Estados Unidos, ...
  6. Chinese:美国, ...
  7. Japanese:アメリカ, ...
  8. Arabic:أمريكا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָמֵרִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:Америка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Америка, ...
  12. Hindi:अमेरिका, ...

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