Meaning of US in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əs/

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  1. Noun

    US

    Definitions

    1. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean

    Examples

    • « achieved independence in 1776 »

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