The meaning of Americanism

noun

A word, expression, or other feature that is characteristic of american english.

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The term is an americanism dating back to the late nineteenth century

noun

Attachment or allegiance to the traditions, institutions, and ideals of the united states.

Usage examples:

Americans in europe have almost all preserved their americanism

noun

A word or expression that was first used in the us but is now used by people in other countries, especially those where english is spoken

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"o.k." is an americanism now used all over the world., he was an immigrant who made it in america; …