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America

[ uh-mer-i-kuh ]

noun

  1. Also called the Americas. North and South America considered together.


America

/ əˈɛɪə /

noun

  1. Also calledthe Americas the American continent, including North, South, and Central America
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  1. An American patriotic hymn from the nineteenth century, sung to the tune of the national anthem of Great Britain , “God Save the Queen.” It begins, “My country, 'tis of thee.”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of America1

C16: from Americus , Latin form of Amerigo ; after Amerigo Vespucci
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Example Sentences

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Yet 100 days is 99 more than candidate Trump said he’d need to Make America Great Again.

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President Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them.

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She is the author of the book “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.”

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“It’s an agenda. A narrow, self-serving vision of America where they punish truth tellers, favor loyalists, cash in on their power, and leave everyone to fend for themselves,” Harris said.

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But now, these Chinese exports to America face up to 245% tariffs.

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How Do You Spell America?

Spelling tips for America

It can be difficult to remember how to spell the word America because it’s a place name that’s thought to be derived from a person’s name (Amerigo Vespucci). 

How to spell America: To remember how to spell America, think of a woman named Erica introducing herself: “Hi, I am Erica.”

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