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Americanism / American trait

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ɐmɨɾikɐˈnisɨ/a·me·ri·ca·ni·ce

Definition

1

Set of characteristics, manners, or customs considered typical of the United States of America, sometimes with a critical or pejorative connotation.

Usage examples

“The film was a comedy full of Americanisms, from the high school prom to the drive-ins.”
“Some critics see globalization as an export of American traits.”

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