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First attested in 1776, see names of the United States.
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United States of America
U·nit·ed States of A·mer·i·caToday it means: A country located primarily in North America, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and consisting of fifty states (including Alaska and Hawaii) and the District of Columbia, while asserting sovereignty over several territories; short form United States; abbreviation USA. Capital: Washington, D.C.. Largest city: New York City. Full definition →