anti-American

[ an-tee-uh-mer-i-kuhn, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. opposed or hostile to the United States of America, its people, its principles, or its policies.

noun

1. an anti-American person.

anti-American

adjective

1. opposed to anything of or relating to the United States of America

Other Words From

• anti-A·meri·can·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anti-American¹

1765–75, Americanism, in sense “anticolonial”; anti- + American

Example Sentences

Ms. Gabbard’s comments have earned her sharp rebukes from officials across the political spectrum in Washington, who have accused her of parroting the anti-American propaganda of the country’s adversaries.

From New York Times

For example, Donald Trump and his surrogates have repeatedly, and incorrectly, described Kamala Harris as being an anti-American “communist”, “socialist,” and a “fascist” who must be stopped at all costs.

From Salon

When she’s not recording anti-American talking points in Red Square, Stein spends her time making false claims about the Democratic record on immigration, healthcare, and more.

From Salon

Well, Trump’s cruel and anti-American deportation plan would be like Brexit on steroids.

From Salon

What other thing could be happening there other than seditious, anti-American behavior?

From Salon