Hyphenated American

The term hyphenated American is an epithet from the late 19th century to refer to Americans who consider themselves of a distinct cultural origin other the United States, and who claims to hold allegiance to both.

Opposition to Hyphenated Identities Outside the U.S.

Some Canadian newspaper writers have attempted to promote "dehyphenated Canadianism" in the 1990s. The trend of Canadian English in this aspect follows that of the American English in general.

Related Topics:
Canadian - Canadian English - American English

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