释义 |
north american I. noun Usage: capitalized N&A Etymology: North America + English -an, n. suffix 1. : a native or inhabitant of North America 2. [translation of Spanish norteamericano] : a native or inhabitant of the United States as distinguished especially from the Latin natives or inhabitants of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and So. America — compare anglo-american II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized N&A Etymology: North America + English -an, adjective suffix 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of North America 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of North America 3. [translation of Spanish norteamericano] : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the United States as distinguished especially from the Latin peoples of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and So. America < a strong sensitive face, too quick and mobile to be North American — Thurston Scott > |