Meaning of USA in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    USA

    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 »
  2. 2. the army of the United States of America

    Examples

    • « organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare »

Famous quotes

  • « I presume that nobody will deny the positive aspects of the North American cultural world. These are well known to all. But these aspects do not make one forget the disastrous effects of the industrial and commercial process of 'cultural lamination' that the USA is perpetrating on the planet. »
    Jose Saramago
  • « The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The general architect here has no scruples, no ambitions. »
    Helmut Jahn
  • « This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image, but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide. »
    Anatoly Karpov
  • « I think for business reasons, fiscal reasons, I think these cable networks can take greater risks and I think with a risk comes better programming. And I think USA has got an amazing identity to it now that is clearly defined with its 'Characters welcome' tag. »
    Tim DeKay
  • « I'm not a party animal I took my job as Miss USA very seriously... Sometimes, of course, I want to let it all go. Even though I'm a beauty queen, you're also an unofficial ambassador, and there's a lot of pressure. »
    Rima Fakih

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