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America
geographical name Amer·i·ca \ə-ˈmer-ə-kə, -ˈme-rə-\
Definition of AMERICA
1
either continent (North America or S. America) of the western hemisphere
2
or the Amer·i·cas \-kəz\ the lands of the western hemisphere including North, Central, & S. America & the W. Indies
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America
geographical name Amer·i·ca \ə-ˈmer-ə-kə\
Definition of AMERICA for Kids
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or the Amer·i·cas \-kəz\ lands of Western Hemisphere including North, Central, & South America & West Indies
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