🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

アメリカ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: amerika

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
America/əˈmɛrɪkə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #300 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"アメリカは多様な文化を持つ国です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A country in North America, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.

    "The United States of America is known for its diverse culture and landscapes."
  2. 2

    The continent that includes North America and South America.

    "America is home to a wide variety of ecosystems and climates."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'America' originates from the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who was instrumental in demonstrating that the New World was not part of Asia. The name was first used in a map published in 1507, and over time, it evolved to refer to both North and South America.

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