I. ə-ˈmer-ə-kən, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə- noun
Date: 1568
1. : an American Indian of North America or South America
2. : a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
3. : a citizen of the United States
4. : American English
II. adjective
Date: 1580
1. : of or relating to America
2. : of or relating to the United States or its possessions or original territory
• Amer·i·can·ness -kə(n)-nəs noun