Lusitano-American society.
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Af|ri|can-A|mer|i|can — «AF ruh kuhn uh MEHR uh kuhn», adjective, noun. = Afro American: (Cf. ↑Afro American) »... the movement the Rev. Jesse Jackson is spearheading to officially declare us African Americans (Washington Post) … Useful english dictionary
Pan-A|mer|i|can|ism — «PAN uh MEHR uh kuh NIHZ uhm», noun. 1. the principle or policy that all the countries in North, Central, and South America should cooperate to promote cultural, commercial, and social progress: »Pan Americanism rests upon the conviction that… … Useful english dictionary
Af|ro-A|mer|i|can — «AF roh uh MEHR uh kuhn», adjective, noun. –adj. of or having to do with black Americans or their characteristics or culture: »In Africa, however, they [drum solos] are an appreciable element in the tribal musical repertory, and hold such a place … Useful english dictionary
all-A|mer|i|can — «L uh MEHR uh kuhn», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. Sports. selected as the best of its class in the United States: »He was chosen as the quarterback on this year s all American football team. 2. made up entirely of Americans or American elements:… … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|ese — «uh MEHR uh kuh NEEZ, NEES», noun. the slang, colloquialisms, inflections, and the like, of general American speech as distinguished from other forms of English, such as those spoken in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada: »The shoddiness of Mr … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|ise — «uh MEHR uh kuh nyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ised, is|ing. British. Americanize … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|ism — «uh MEHR uh kuh NIHZ uhm», noun. 1. devotion or loyalty to the United States and to its customs and traditions. 2. a word, phrase, or meaning originating or more widely used in American English than in other varieties of English: »The term… … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|ist — «uh MEHR uh kuh nihst», noun. a person who studies subjects relating to either of the American continents, such as their history, ethnography, or geography … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|i|za|tion — «uh MEHR uh kuh nuh ZAY shuhn», noun. the act or process of Americanizing … Useful english dictionary
A|mer|i|can|ize — «uh MEHR uh kuh nyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make or become American in habits, customs, or character: »The heroine of the play was an Americanized French girl. The process whereby individuals or groups once… … Useful english dictionary
