American Century

proper noun

The period since the middle of the 20th century, seen as largely dominated by the United States in political, economic, and cultural terms.

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Meanings

proper nounthe American Century
  1. The period since the middle of the 20th century, seen as largely dominated by the United States in political, economic, and cultural terms.
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APA

American Century. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/American%20Century

MLA

“American Century.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/American%20Century. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “American Century,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/American%20Century.

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