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Definition of all-American adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

all-American

adjective
 
/ˌɔːl əˈmerɪkən/
 
/ˌɔːl əˈmerɪkən/
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  1. having good qualities that people think are typically American
    • a clean-cut all-American boy
  2. (of a sports player) chosen as one of the best players in the US
    CultureTo be called an all-American player (or an all-American), a player must be chosen for a national team, the best-known teams being for football and basketball.
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