my fellow Americans

English

Etymology

Adaptation of earlier salutations, such as my countrymen, fellow countrymen. Popularised c. 1900.

Noun

my fellow Americans pl (plural only)

  1. (US) Used to establish credibility and connection with an audience of Americans; used mostly in speeches by US politicians.

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