anti-American
[ an-tee-uh-mer-i-kuhn, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti əˈmɛr ɪ kən, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
opposed or hostile to the United States of America, its people, its principles, or its policies.
noun
an anti-American person.
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an·ti-A·mer·i·can·ism, nounWords nearby anti-American
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British Dictionary definitions for anti-American
anti-American
adjective
opposed to anything of or relating to the United States of America
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