Synonyms for

America

Verb / ʌˈmerʌkʌ / / ʌˈmerɪkʌ / Another word for america — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

America refers to the United States of America, a country in North America.

Synonyms & similar words

unitedstatesofamerica america unitedstates thestates us usa US USA Columbia

Common collocations

  • North America
  • South America
  • Central America
  • United States of America
  • American dream
  • American history
  • American culture
  • American people

Word family

adjective American

Usage note

America is often used as a shorthand for the United States of America, though it technically refers to the continents of North and South America. Be mindful of this distinction in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. America is a great country.
  2. I love living in America.
  3. My friend is from America.
  4. America has a lot of beautiful places to visit.
  5. I am proud to be an American.

Quotes

  • I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true. - Wendell L. Wilkie
  • America is a tune. It must be sung together. - Gerald Stanley Lee
  • America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. - Abraham Lincoln

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