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We are not all the same (sh.itjust.works)
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[-] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Could be wrong, but I think that might only be true for English.

[-] sapetoku@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

In Spanish, American (the demonym) translates to "estadounidense" and in French there's "étasunien" that basically translate to "USian". While some get offended, it's more accurate and avoids the automatic imperialism.

[-] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago

What is the official name of Mexico?

[-] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Meh hee koh.

[-] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago

So are you being intentionally obtuse or just can't be bothered to debate in good faith?

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