What is the meaning of American?

noun

• A native or inhabitant of the United States.
• The English language as used in the United States.
  • synonyms: American English, American language
• A native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country.

adjective

• Of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture.
  • usage: "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
• Of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas.
  • usage: "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna"