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Uncle Sam

Noun CEFR B2
ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm

Definitions

A personification of the United States federal government or (rare) citizens.

colloquial

Equivalents

EspañolTío Sam
FrançaisOncle Sam
DeutschUncle Sam
13 more languages

Examples

“Uncle Sam needs brave men and women to enlist in the Army.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Uncle Scam Uncle Scrooge Uncle Sham Uncle Shmuel Uncle Sucker Uncle Sugar

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