Who are Americans?

Question

Aren't people from Canada, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, etc., all Americans? It seems to be a little arrogant for those of us from the US to call ourselves Americans. I am coining a new word for us. From now on I will refer to myself as Usanian (pronounced 'you-say-knee-an'). I'm from USA, right? Ok, then I am Usanian. Anyone want to join me?

Ok, some of you don't get it. Usanian is something to be proud of. It's a way of defining just who we are. Remember it's not American, it's the United States OF America.

Ok, some of you don't get it. Usanian is something to be proud of. It's a way of defining just who we are. Remember it's not America, it's the United States OF America.

Answer 1

I agree. America includes north, central, and south America. The United States of America is diff from America so we Americans should refer to ourselves different.

Answer 2

I'll join but there is something you have to realise. Saying that "I am an American" is not only a great joy but a privlage. It is a way to state that I am part of the greatest country of the world and I am proud to be free. It is a way to say who you are and what you are and your heritage just by four words. Being an American means more than just being a Canadian, Mexican, Asian, African American, or a white person but it means that I am free and I am part of this country. Becuase I am an American I am what makes this country what it is today. Now that is something to look forward to. Being an American means the same thing that the Roman's used to say that being "I am a Roman." Or "My fellow Americans" Speaks the same language as "People Of Rome" Which was used in many famous speeches from ancient Rome. So I like the word American for it says who I am but a Usanian is good too.

Answer 3

United States of America = Americans

What a silly question

Answer 4

Are you serious? I am an American. And the USA is actually the United States of America. Go back to school and learn your history.

Answer 5

OK. Nice effort. You need a new project. Try this:

What is the decade we're living in called? Like, last decade was the 90s, the decade before was the 80s. When we reach 2010, what are we going to refer to this decade as? I thought the 2Ks. I tried to coin that once upon a time, but it didn't catch on.

I'm going to post this as a question if anyone has any ideas!

Answer 6

You are correct. Everyone in North and South America are americans. Just as someone wrote earlier, Spanish speakers refer to us as Estadounidenses. Saying that we are the only ones that can claim the name of Americans is pure arrogance.

Answer 7

I am an American. Every citizen of the United States of America are commonly known as Americans.

Even the Canucks and the Beaners know what American means.

I'm sorry if you still don't get it. Ask someone to explain it to you.

I'm not about to change because someone might get offended.

Answer 8

True, if you go to any Latin American country, and you say you're American, They will say, "so am I!" I don't think it's arrogant to use that term, after all the U.S is the only country with the word "America" in the name.

But for clarity's sake when you're in south America say "Soy de los Estados Unidos" or "Sou dos Estados Unidos" Or even easier, just name what state you're from.

Best wishes

Answer 9

Big difference between North or Central or South Americans and actual Americans. We had fought for a freedom that can only be taken away by high gas prices and unjustifiable actions for short terms of office. Get your Americas straight!!

Answer 10

In spanish language United States citizens are called "Estadounidenses", derived from "Estados Unidos", the spanish way of saying United States. I have always wondered how to say "Estadounidense" in English.
Usanian sounds a little strange, though, but I really support your endeavor.