jing1 mei5英美
Jyutpingjing1 mei5
Yaleyīng méih
Definition
Britain and America, or British and American.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the United Kingdom and the United States as a collective entity. It is frequently used in academic, political, or cultural discussions to contrast Western influence with local or Asian perspectives. Unlike some other geographical pairings, this term is treated as a fixed compound rather than two separate countries.
Examples
Do you like English and American culture more?
Related words
Common phrases
English and American literature
UK-US relations
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Grammar guides
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