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

English

Alternative forms

• American-English (esp. adjective)

Etymology

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

Proper noun

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.

Synonyms

• (English of North America): North American English

Related terms

• British English

Adjective

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

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

Quotations

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

See also

• Category:American English derivations

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See Also:

• African American
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• Arts: Art History: Periods and Movements: Impressionism: American Impressionism
• Arts: Art History: Periods and Movements: Impressionism: Ten American Painters
• Rush (American Football)