American War

proper noun

In English language usage, any of several wars involving the United States of America, in non-U.S. local contexts.

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ARWAmerican Revolutionary WarAWIAmerican War of IndependenceARAmerican Revolution
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. governmentIn English language usage, any of several wars involving the United States of America, in non-U.S. local contexts.
    1. In Vietnam; when speaking English; In Vietnam; when speaking EnglishgovernmentVietnam-American War/American-Vietnam War, known as the Vietnam War outside of Vietnam in the English speaking world.
  2. UKobsoleteThe American Revolutionary War, American War of Independence

    Synonyms: ARW, American Revolutionary War, AWI, American War of Independence, AR, American Revolution

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe American Revolutionary War, American War of Independence

Similar
ARWAmerican Revolutionary WarAWIAmerican War of IndependenceARAmerican Revolution
Also see
american revolutionary war
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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