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America

Noun / 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

thestates usa us america unitedstates unitedstatesofamerica 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.

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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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