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1all–American
adjective all–Amer·i·can \ˌȯl-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən, -ˈme-rə-\
: having qualities that are thought to be typical of people in the U.S. or that are widely admired in the U.S.
sports : selected as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular sport
: having only all-American players
Full Definition of ALL-AMERICAN
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a also all–Amer·i·ca \-ə-kə\ : selected (as by a poll of journalists) as one of the best in the United States in a particular category at a particular time <an all–American quarterback> b : having only all-American participants <an all–American basketball team>
2
: composed wholly of American elements
3
: representative or typical of the United States or its ideals <an all–American boy> <her all–American optimism>
4
: of or relating to the American nations as a group
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First Known Use of ALL-AMERICAN
1888
2all–American
noun
Definition of ALL-AMERICAN
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also all–Amer·i·ca : one (as an athlete) that is voted all-American
2
: one that has all-American qualities or characteristics <a clean-cut all–American>
First Known Use of ALL-AMERICAN
1920
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