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A·mer·i·can·ism

Americanism

 
pronunciation:
me rih k nih zm
part of speech: noun
definition 1: any cultural characteristic that is peculiar to America or Americans.
definition 2: a word, phrase, or usage originating in, characteristic of, or peculiar to American English.
definition 3: in the United States, patriotism, or devotion to U.S. customs, institutions, or the like.