American English

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Proper noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.5 Quotations 1.6 See also

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[edit] Alternative forms

• American-English (esp. adjective)

[edit] Etymology

1806 (US), American + English. As an adjective, 1892.

[edit] Proper noun

Singular American English

Plural -

American English

1. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English and that of other places.
2. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in North America, contrasted with British English and that of other places.

[edit] Synonyms

• (English of North America): North American English

[edit] Related terms

• British English

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[edit] Adjective

American English (comparative more American English, superlative most American English)

1. Of or related to, or spoken or written in American English.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] See also

• Category:American English derivations