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anti-American
[an-tee-uh-mer-i-kuhn, an-tahy-]
adjective
opposed or hostile to the United States of America, its people, its principles, or its policies.
noun
an anti-American person.
anti-American
adjective
opposed to anything of or relating to the United States of America
Other 51Թ Forms
- anti-Americanism noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anti-American1
Example Sentences
Foreign policy analysts routinely, and often wildly, exaggerate the threat level posed by anti-American or anti-Western forces, presenting them as shadowy hordes ready to overrun civilization at any moment.
“Rioters burned American flags, chanted death to ICE and spray-painted anti-American slogans on buildings.”
Academics said the Vietnamese government likely acted quickly to shut down the backlash against Fulbright in order to prevent the anti-American sentiment from harming its ties with the U.S., its largest trade partner.
Such language is heresy for too many Trump supporters, some of whom are already trashing Pope Leo as anti-American.
He justified his takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by claiming on social media that he would put an end to “woke” performances of drag shows and “anti-American propaganda.”
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