united states

Noun (2)

1. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776Synonyms: United States of AmericaAmericathe StatesUSU.S.USAU.S.A.mericaInstance of North American country, North American nationExamples Union, NorthPart of North AmericaParts Southern United States, Virginia, Northern United States, District of Columbia, Georgia, New England, New York, Alaska +65 moreMember of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Organization of American StatesMembers American
2. the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United StatesSynonyms: United States governmentU.S. governmentUS GovernmentU.S.Type of federal governmentMembers executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch