I. noun
Usage: capitalized N&A
Etymology: North America + English -an, n. suffix
1. : a native or inhabitant of North America
2.
[translation of Spanish norteamericano ]
: a native or inhabitant of the United States as distinguished especially from the Latin natives or inhabitants of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and So. America — compare anglo-american
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized N&A
Etymology: North America + English -an, adjective suffix
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of North America
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of North America
3.
[translation of Spanish norteamericano ]
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the United States as distinguished especially from the Latin peoples of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and So. America
a strong sensitive face, too quick and mobile to be North American — Thurston Scott