American dream

also American Dream

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).

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American Dream

the American Dream the notion that the American social, economic, and political system makes success possible for every individual

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Amer′ican Dream′

the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American.

[1930–35]

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Noun

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"

Translations

アメリカンドリーム

американская мечта

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