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'''American English''' is the [[English]] language as written in the United States.  American English tends to be more concise and economical than in the English used in monarchies.<ref>"Color," "labor",  "defense" and bank "check" are standard in the U.S.; "colour," "labor," "defense" and bank "cheque" are standard in Britain and the former [[British Empire]].</ref>

'''American English''' is the [[English]] language as written in the United States.  American English tends to be more concise and economical than in the English used in monarchies.<ref>"Color," "labour",  "defense" and bank "check" are standard in the U.S.; "colour," "labor," "defense" and bank "cheque" are standard in Britain and the former [[British Empire]].</ref>

Slang varies a great deal between the U.S. and Britain, and there are noticeable differences in pronunciation and accent.  Inside the U.S. spelling and grammar are highly standardized, but pronunciation varies by region and social factors (such as race and education). American English derived from British English, but since independence in 1776 has diverged in various relatively small ways.  All the major dictionaries published in the U.S. feature American English, often with a note on British differences.

Slang varies a great deal between the U.S. and Britain, and there are noticeable differences in pronunciation and accent.  Inside the U.S. spelling and grammar are highly standardized, but pronunciation varies by region and social factors (such as race and education). American English derived from British English, but since independence in 1776 has diverged in various relatively small ways.  All the major dictionaries published in the U.S. feature American English, often with a note on British differences.