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American_English

American English

English

Alternative forms

  • American-English (esp. adjective)

Proper noun

American English

  1. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English and that of other places.
  2. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in North America, contrasted with British English and that of other places.

Synonyms

  • (English of North America): North American English
  • AmE

Related terms

Translations

Adjective

American English (comparative more American English, superlative most American English)

  1. Of or relating to, or spoken or written in American English.

Quotations

  • For usage examples of this term, see Citations:American English.

See also

  • Category:American English derivations