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- pronunciation:
- uhng
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 l
saem
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a cartoon person that represents the government or people of the United States. Uncle Sam is a tall, thin man with a beard, top hat, and trousers that have red and white stripes.
Posters with a picture of Uncle Sam have been used to recruit soldiers for the U.S. Army.
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| definition 2: |
the U.S. government or people.
During World War II, many women worked in factories to help out Uncle Sam. |
| related words: |
government |
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