Maybe this is a regional thing but I've always called it the US

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[–] 4 points 8 months ago (1 child)

Thats's cuz English Language sucks.

In Chinese Language for example: A 美國人 (American (Country)) and a 美洲人 (American (Continent)). But in English both are "American".

Also so many syllabels converying so few info.

Literally 4 syllabels for "American"

But "美國人" or "美洲人" are both 3 syllabels and already contains [America-Country Person] or [America-Continent Person]

Sorry, no offense to English speakers, but as a polyglot, I just had to comment this xD

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago

    All languages convey information at roughly similar rates. Those with less information per syllable tend to say more syllables per minute. It's a fascinating area of linguistics!

    All natural languages have ambiguities where the meaning of a word depends on context due to changes over time.

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