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The United States of America ( USA or U.S.A. ), commonly known as the United States ( US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district ( Washington, D.C. ), and 326 Indian reservations.
The United States of America ( U.S.A. or USA ), commonly known as the United States ( IPA: /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/) ( U.S., US or the States ), or simply America, is a sovereign country mostly in North America. It is divided into 50 states.
British English: United States of America / juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts ɒv əˈmɛrɪkə / NOUN. The United States of America is the official name for the country in North America that consists of 50 states and the District of Columbia. It is bordered by Canada in the north and Mexico in the south. The form United States is also used.
Jun 2, 2024 · Proper noun. [ edit] (les) États - Unis m pl (plural only) United States (a country in North America ) Les États-Unis sont un grand pays. The United States is a big country. Usage notes. [ edit] Unlike the English equivalent, États-Unis is always used as a plural noun.
Several names of the United States of America are in common use. Alternatives to the full name include "the United States", the initialisms "the U.S." and "the U.S.A.", and the informal "America"; colloquial names include "the States" and "the U.S. of A." It is generally accepted that the name "America" derives from the Italian explorer Amerigo ...
Les États-Unis ont la structure politique d'une république et d'un État fédéral à régime présidentiel, composé de cinquante États. La capitale fédérale, Washington, est située dans le district de Columbia, une zone enclavée dans l'Union, mais hors des cinquante États. La monnaie est le dollar américain.
In contemporary English, American generally refers to persons or things related to the United States of America; among native English speakers this usage is almost universal, with any other use of the term requiring specification.
