Well, everybody born in the american continent is technically "american" too, including Central and South America. Is there a specific term in english for these people?

Edit: Thanks for all your answers, especially the wholesome ones and those patient enough to explain it thoroughly. Since we (South Americans) and you (North Americans) use different models/conventions of continent boundaries, it makes sense for you to go by "Americans", while it doesn't for us.

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[–] 12 points 2 years ago (6 children)

In Germany we call them "US-Amerikaner".

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    formally yes, but most people I know just say "Ami"

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Which is Latin for “friend” 😊

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    And a woman’s name in America

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