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American way
noun
Phrases
the American way
or less commonly the American Way
: a method or manner of behaving or living that is regarded as distinctively characteristic of the U.S. and representative of its values
… yesterday's politicians metamorphose under the spell of nostalgia and simple ignorance into heroic avatars of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.—Gene Lyons
Word History
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
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“American way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20way. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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