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Americanist

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A·mer·i·can·ist  (-mr-k-nst)
n.
1. One who studies a facet of America, such as its history or geology.
2. A specialist in the study of American aboriginal cultures or languages.
3. One that is sympathetic to the United States and its policies.
Americanist [əˈmɛrɪkənɪst]
n
a person who studies some aspect of America, such as its history or languages
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