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USA

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˌjuˌɛˈseɪ// usa Dialect

n. Stands for United States of America. A large country in North America with 50 states.

n. Abbreviation for United States of America. A federal republic in North America consisting of fifty states, a federal district, and several self-governing territories. Typically used with the definite article 'the'.


SIMPLE

She is traveling to the USA for her summer vacation.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international students choose to study at universities in the USA to improve their career prospects.

COMPLEX

The geopolitical influence of the USA remains a central theme in modern diplomatic history, particularly regarding its role in international trade and security alliances.

Synonyms
Usage

Always used with the definite article 'the' when functioning as a noun; the article is omitted when used as an adjective (e.g., 'USA exports').

Pitfall

I live in USAI live in the USACountry names that are plural or represent a collection of states require the definite article 'the'.

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