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The term '''American''' in common parlance around the world, means "resident of the United States", or "pertaining to the [[United States]]." Thus: American citizen, American history, American foreign policy.

The term '''American''' in common parlance around the world, means "resident of the United States," or "pertaining to the [[United States]]." Thus: American citizen, American history, American foreign policy.

Leftists in recent years have attacked this meaning, claiming that all the residents of North and South America are just as much Americans. They claim that people in Latin America are offended.  They want no one to use the term.

Leftists in recent years have attacked this meaning, claiming that all the residents of North and South America are just as much Americans. They claim that people in Latin America are offended.  They want no one to use the term.