America (Noun)
Meaning 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; achieved independence in 1776.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
North America and South America and Central America.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The ancient civilizations of America, such as the Aztecs and the Incas, were highly advanced and sophisticated.
- North America is home to many diverse cultures, including the indigenous peoples of Canada and the United States.
- The rainforests of South America are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
- Central America is a narrow strip of land that connects North America to South America and is home to many volcanoes and tropical rainforests.
- The geographical region of America encompasses a vast array of landscapes, from the mountains of Alaska to the grasslands of Argentina.