American Samoa

American  

noun

1. the part of Samoa belonging to the United States, comprising mainly Tutuila and the Manua Islands. 76 sq. mi. (197 sq. km). Pago Pago. AS (for use with zip code).

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American Samoa British  

noun

1. the part of Samoa administered by the US. Capital: Pago Pago. Pop: 54 719 (2013 est). Area: 197 sq km (76 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Mauigoa grew up in American Samoa and the 20-year-old paid homage to his homeland with a collage on the back of his suit jacket.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

We’re now at about 430 park units across the country that run from the Virgin Islands to American Samoa.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

There’s also increasing interest in deep-sea mining from places like American Samoa.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

He won three delegates at the American Samoa Democratic caucuses after winning 51 votes; Biden only won 40 votes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency