A-mĕr'i-can1, a.
a. Pertaining to America;—in a restricted sense, pertaining to the United States. “A young officer of the American navy.” Lyell.
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American
A-mĕr'i-can2, n.
n. A native of America;—originally applied to the aboriginal inhabitants, but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born in America; and in a restricted sense to the inhabitants of the United States.
The name American must always exalt the pride of patriotism. Washington.