| − | Many people think the term "American" means "Citizen of the United States of America", but actually it means someone from the continents of North America or South America. Perhaps Citizens of the United States of America should be called "USAnians", though it doesn't sound as nice as "American". | + | Many people think the term "American" means "Citizen of the United States of America", but actually it means someone from the continents of North America or South America. In common parlance around the world, "American" usually means "Citizen of the US". |