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  1. 29-Sep-2007, 09:32 #1
    belly_ttt
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    Default Americans vs American people

    I have seen people use the term "Americans" in order to express the idea" The plural noun, the human being living in America"- but I often see they use" American people" ,too. Do they express the same thing?
  2. 29-Sep-2007, 12:21 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: Americans vs American people

    They often can be used interchangeably, though in more formal or serious contexts, I would use 'American people'.
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