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American dream

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American dream also American Dream
n.
An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire: "In the deepening gloom of the Depression, the American Dream represented a reaffirmation of traditional American hopes"' (Anthony Brandt).
American Dream
n
the. the notion that the American social, economic, and political system makes success possible for every individual.
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Noun1.American Dream - the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did
ambition, aspiration, dream - a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"


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