american meaning and definition

AMERICAN noun

Definition of American (noun)

1. a native or inhabitant of the United States
2. the English language as used in the United States
   • synonyms: American English, American language
3. a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country

AMERICAN adjective

Definition of American (adjective)

1. of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
   • "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
2. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
   • "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna"