United States Of America (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- The United States of America is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, and various territories.
- The capital of the United States of America is Washington, D.C., and the largest city is New York City.
- The United States of America is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations.
- The United States of America has a diverse geography, with mountains, forests, and deserts in different regions.
- The United States of America has a mixed economy, with a combination of private enterprise and government intervention.