Term Study

Plain-Language . Movement . Equality . Trust

American

"American" is a term that primarily refers to a person who is a citizen of or native to the United States of America. However, it can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone from the Americas, which include North, Central, and South America. The term can also be used to describe things that originate from or are related to the United States, such as American culture, American English, or American cuisine.