Where does “Amerika” come from?
Amerika is a German word borrowed into English, ultimately derived from the name of Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer after whom the continents were named.
Amerika (English): America, i.e. the United States of America
Definitions
- America, i.e. the United States of America
Ancestry of “Amerika”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Amerika | America |