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We are not all the same (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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

[–] sapetoku@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks 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 -4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What is the official name of Mexico?

[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Meh hee koh.

[–] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -5 points 2 weeks ago

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