anti-American
adjective
an·ti-Amer·i·can
ˌan-tē-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 
-ˈmər-,
-ˈme-rə-,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed or hostile to the people or the government policies of the U.S.
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The Trump administration said South Africa is pursuing anti-American foreign policies and supporting the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran.
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Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Christine Ledbetter: Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’
The leader of the Smithsonian may be one of the few leaders fearless enough to navigate Donald Trump’s attacks on the arts.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
For the people of Point Roberts, a 4.9-square-mile peninsula in Washington state that belongs to the US but is only accessible by land through Canada, growing anti-American sentiment is a concern.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
An anti-American sentiment could also become an issue if the standoff continues.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Christine Ledbetter: Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’
The leader of the Smithsonian may be one of the few leaders fearless enough to navigate Donald Trump’s attacks on the arts.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
For the people of Point Roberts, a 4.9-square-mile peninsula in Washington state that belongs to the US but is only accessible by land through Canada, growing anti-American sentiment is a concern.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
An anti-American sentiment could also become an issue if the standoff continues.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Anti-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-American. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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