Meaning of Americanism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈmɛrɪk(ə)nɪz(ə)m/

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  1. Noun

    Americanism

    Definitions

    1. loyalty to the USA and its institutions
  2. 2. an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
  3. 3. a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens

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