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.

Synonyms

• The States
• U.S.
• US
• USA
• United States
• U.S.A.
• United States Of America

Related Words

• American (adjective)

Meaning ²

North America and South America and Central America.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Related Words

• American (adjective)