un-American

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un-A·mer·i·can / ˌənəˈmerikən/ • adj. not in accordance with American characteristics: such un-American concepts as subsidized medicine. ∎ chiefly hist. contrary to the interests of the U.S. and therefore treasonable.DERIVATIVES: un-A·mer·i·can·ism / -ˌnizəm/ n.

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