americanism

• Nom désignant une particularité propre à l'anglais américain, comme un mot, une expression ou une coutume, ou l'attachement aux États-Unis et à leurs institutions.

A noun referring to a characteristic feature of American English, such as a word, phrase, or custom, or to loyalty to the United States and its institutions.

nom propre

1. Loyalty to the United StatesB2formalamerican

   Devotion or allegiance to the United States, its government, traditions, and cultural values.

   américanisme (loyauté envers les États-Unis)

   • His speech was filled with patriotic Americanism.
   • The organization promotes Americanism among immigrants.
   • They celebrated their Americanism by displaying the flag.

   Synonymesallegiancedevotionflag-wavingloyaltynationalismpatriotism

2. American English expressionB2formalamerican

   A word, phrase, or idiom that is characteristic of or originates from American English.

   américanisme (sens linguistique)

   • "Truck" is an Americanism for the British "lorry".
   • The phrase "rain check" is a common Americanism.
   • Many Americanisms have spread globally through movies and music.

3. Peculiar American customC1formalamerican

   A custom, trait, or institution that is unique to or especially characteristic of the United States or its citizens.

   Américanisme (coutume particulière)

   • Thanksgiving dinner is a classic Americanism.
   • Tailgating at sports events is a popular Americanism.
   • The concept of the "drive-through" is a modern Americanism.