Definitions for un-americanˌʌn əˈmɛr ɪ kən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

un-A•mer•i•canˌʌn əˈmɛr ɪ kən(adj.)

  1. not typifying or contrary to American values, standards, goals, etc.

Origin of un-American:

1810–20, Amer.

un`-A•mer′i•can•ism(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. un-American(adj)

    considered contrary to the best interests of the United States

Wiktionary

  1. un-American(Adjective)

    Contrary to the principles or institutions of United States.

  2. un-American(Adjective)

    Not good for interest of United States.


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