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un–American
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un–American
(adjective)
un–American
/ˌʌnə
ˈ
merɪkən/
adjective
un–American
/ˌʌnə
ˈ
merɪkən/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of UN–AMERICAN
:
not agreeing with American values, principles, or traditions
If you ask me, failing to vote is downright
un-American
.
They were accused of
un-American
activities.
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