What is another word for Americas?

Pronunciation: [ɐmˈɛɹɪkəz] (IPA)

The Americas is a term that refers to the landmass commonly known as North and South America. There are many synonyms for the world Americas, including the New World, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. The New World is often used because Christopher Columbus discovered both North and South America in 1492, marking a new era in world history. The Western Hemisphere emphasizes the geographical location of the Americas, with the Prime Meridian running through the eastern edge of the continent. The Western World is a cultural term referring to the countries and regions primarily influenced by European civilization, which includes the Americas, Europe, and Australia.

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Usage examples for Americas

The true American policy was set forth by Secretary Root in the following toast: "May the independence, the freedom, and the rights of the least and weakest be ever respected equally with the rights of the strongest, and may we all do our share toward the building up of a sound and enlightened public opinion of the Americas which shall everywhere, upon both continents, mightily promote the reign of peace, of order, and of justice in every American republic."
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
In slack seasons, when no cargo of oranges chanced to have landed recently from the Americas, she acted, off and on; playing, at twelve, mature roles in provincial theater comedies, and exhibiting a rollicking humor that carried her audiences by assaut.
"Superwomen"
Albert Payson Terhune
But, notwithstanding the scanty materials which have reached us on its ancient history; the modern annals and the old traditions of the nations dwelling there, afford many facts: and many auxiliary means contribute to enlarge the previous history, in unfolding the origins and revolutions of the nations and empires of both Americas.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque

Famous quotes with Americas

  • Canada and the United States are also working at the World Trade Organization and in our own hemisphere with negotiations for a Trade Area of the Americas to try to help countries create a positive climate for investment and trade.
    Paul Cellucci
  • Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual - America sees two John Kerrys.
    Dick Cheney
  • Measles and TB evolved from diseases of our cattle, influenza from a disease of pigs, and smallpox possibly from a disease of camels. The Americas had very few native domesticated animal species from which humans could acquire such diseases.
    Jared Diamond
  • The Achilles Heel of the Americas was the lack of cultural confidence typical of new settlers.
    Arthur Erickson
  • Americas are, for a variety of reasons, the most adept at producing the kind of entertainment that delivers easy satisfactions.
    Todd Gitlin

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